Hurricane Irene Resources Page
August 2011

To report an environmental incident impacting NJ, call the DEP 24-Hour Hotline 1-877-WARN-DEP (1-877-927-6337) New Jersey Joint Information Center - Find the Latest State Alerts and Updates 8-29-11 Storm Survey Report (pdf) Solid Waste Facility Labor Day Weekend Operating Hours (pdf) September 2, 2011 Authorization for Solid Waste Facilities to Temporarily Increase Operating Hours (pdf) August 26, 2011 Authorization for Solid Waste Facilities to Temporarily Increase Operating Hours (pdf) DEP Commissioner Martin signs Administrative Order for Emergency Debris Removal (pdf) Emergency Debris Removal Guidance: NJDEP (pdf) Temporary Solid Waste Equipment Authorization Letter (pdf) Guidance for Issuance of a Boil Water Advisory (pdf) Current Opening and Closings of all all State-owned and operated recreation area Shellfish Harvest Ban Remains in Effect Shellfish Water Testing Data Closure of Shellfish Beds Statewide due to Hurricane Irene (pdf) Hurricane and Tropical Storm Preparedness Governor Christie Declares State of Emergency: Executive Order 73 (pdf) Frequently Asked Questions to DEP (pdfs) How can I apply for a temporary vehicle registration to expedite my town's cleanup efforts? Temporary vehicle registration application What precautionary water supply measures should I take? What precautionary measures for wastewater and stormwater supplies should I take? How do I report a leak? How do I report a water supply emergency? How do I disinfect my well? How do I apply for an emergency land use permit? Conditions that apply for an emergency land use permit How can I apply for a desnagging permit? General wastewater questions My garbage is piling up, who do I call? What should residents do in the event of a delay in garbage collection? (revised 9/2/2011) Hurricane Preparedness BEFORE Be Prepared: NJOEM Safety Tips: FEMA Local Radio Stations: NJOEM DURING Track Irene: NOAA Monitor Irene: FEMA Weather Safety: NOAA AFTER Water Concerns: NJDHSS Find Your County Office of Emergency Management: NJOEM Returning Home After the Storm: NJOEM Clean up safely after a disaster: CDC  Note: While most of these links are to US federal, state, or local governmental sites, others may go to commercial, educational, or other non-governmental sites. The responsibility for the content and function of these sites belongs to sites' administrators.