Residents may also call 2-1-1 and speak to an experienced community resource specialist, who will provide information on the various local and statewide resources available for flood victims. 2-1-1- is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is free, confidential and multilingual.  A Flood Assistance Guide is available at their website covering everything from how to remove mold, tips on hiring contractors and local and social service organizations helping individuals, families and small businesses affected by the floods. Individuals needing assistance in clean-up can also register with 2-1-1. In partnership with the State VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters), 2-1-1 is registering requests for flood cleanup help for the elderly, disabled or those needing special assistance. Volunteer groups from across the State are helping with clean-up. There is no cost for this service. All services are available by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting www.nj211.org.

Flood debris collection will resume some time during the week of April 5, 2010 as required.

Please view the complete Wayne Township Flood Preparedness Handbook and the below event recovery summary.

Event Recovery Information:

 

Flood Preparedness Re-Occupancy Requirements NJ-Flood Assist for March 2010 event

Official Disaster Proclamation for March 2010 Events PSE&G Outages

As residents and businesses return to their property, and Wayne moves to the recovery phase of flood events, please follow these guidelines:

Building Department Guidelines:

1. Do Not occupy if any standing water remains

2. Do Not use or attempt to use any electrical equipment until it has been
   inspected by Township or State Officials.

3. The State of New Jersey will be assisting Wayne Township in the
   Inspection process and will be working through next week until all
   Affected properties have been inspected.

4. PSE&G will be assessing all gas equipment and will make necessary
   recommendations, which may include taking affected equipment Out of Service.

5. No gas equipment can be used if it has been submerged in water. It must be replaced.

Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury. Your cooperation with regards to this process will help expedite reoccupation of all areas. If you have questions, call the Wayne Building Department at 973-694-1800 ext 3261.

Flood Debris Collection

As residents begin to reoccupy their homes and insurance adjustors have inspected damage, there will be a great amount of debris and items to dispose.
Simply place the items at your curb and Township trucks will be going around on a continuous basis removing the debris. Once debris is at curb it will be collected If you are waiting for adjustor, DO NOT put debris at curb, as it will be collected.

DO NOT put flood debris near mailboxes or fire hydrants.

There is no need to call for collection. Crews will be out for several weeks, Monday –Thursday night and Saturday until 7:00 p.m. collecting debris. We will be back to neighborhoods on numerous times until all flood debris has been collected.

Please keep propane tanks, chemicals and paints separate from debris pile, as these items must be handled differently. Chemicals & Oil based paints can be brought to the Passaic County House Hazardous Waste Collection on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at Passaic County Para-Transit Facility, 1310 Route 23 North (behind Gary’s Wines), 7:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

If you were not impacted by river flooding, but lost power and sump pumps were out causing basement flooding. Call 973-694-1800 ext 3315 for collection.

Wayne Health Department Advisory

1. Do Not keep or eat food that has come in contact with floodwaters. Do Not eat food left in refrigerators that have been without electricity. Frozen foods that  have defrosted, but are still 41 degrees F should be cooked immediately or be destroyed. Loss of power for less than 48 hours duration will usually not affect the foods if the freezer doors have not been opened.

2. All beverage bottles and cans with crimped caps should be destroyed.

3. Prescription and over-the-counter drugs and cosmetics should be handled in the same manner as general food. This includes bandages, cotton, tape and other surgical supplies and devices.

4. If your water is supplied by Wayne Township, it is safe to use and drink. If your source of water is from wells, you should not use water that has come in contact with floodwaters. Residents using shallow wells or well points as their water source must boil all water used for drinking or cooking for 15 minutes. Once again, if your water is supplied by Wayne Township, it is completely safe to use and drink.

5. When flood waters recede, wells must be chlorinated. Well water should be disinfected with liquid household bleach before using for washing or bathing. Chlorine should be poured directly into the well in accordance with Health Department guidelines. For information, call 974-694-1800 ext 3340.

6. Homes and businesses that are part of the Wayne sanitary sewer system can use facilities as normal.

7. Septic systems flooded over should not be used. When flood waters recede, contaminated ground should be disinfected by spreading lime.

8. Open all doors and windows to dry out the house as weather conditions permit.

9. Cellars and floors – Clean mud and debris, sprinkle with chlorine, lime, bleach or chlorine solution. Allow to dry, sweep up and thoroughly scrub.

10. Do not live in the house until it has been cleaned, disinfected and allowed to thoroughly dry.

As neighborhoods become accessible the American Red Cross may go through areas to distribute flood clean up kits. For information on Flood Clean-up Kits, residents should contact the American Red Cross in Fairfield, NJ at 973-797-3300 or call the Wayne Health Department at 973-694-1800 ext 3281.

Residents may also call 2-1-1 and speak to an experienced community resource specialist, who will provide information on the various local and statewide resources available for flood victims. 2-1-1- is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is free, confidential and multilingual.  A Flood Assistance Guide is available at their website www.nj211.org/flood.cfm and covers everything from how to remove mold, tips on hiring contractors and local and social service organizations helping individuals, families and small businesses affected by the floods. Individuals needing assistance in clean-up can also register with 2-1-1. In partnership with the State VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters), 2-1-1 is registering requests for flood cleanup help for the elderly, disabled or those needing special assistance. Volunteer groups from across the State are helping with clean-up. There is no cost for this service. All services are available by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting www.nj211.org.