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Westwood NJ, Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo is calling on residents of Westwood and surrounding neighborhoods to share their personal experiences with flooding. The Borough of Westwood is gathering firsthand accounts to support a FEMA application aimed at identifying flood-prone areas and developing potential solutions.
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Ridgewood NJ, the village of Ridgewood has taken a significant step toward solving its long-standing flooding issues. Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced on Thursday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will study the village’s flooding patterns under the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act. This development comes after Ridgewood officials formally requested federal involvement earlier this year to address recurring floods along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River.
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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood residents can look forward to meaningful progress in tackling long-standing flooding issues. The United States Congress has authorized the Army Corps of Engineers to conduct a comprehensive flood study of the Saddle River and the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook—a significant milestone in addressing the Village’s flooding challenges.
Continue reading Flood Relief Progress: U.S. Army Corps to Conduct Critical Study in Ridgewood
What makes professional restoration services essential after water damage occurs? The aftermath can be overwhelming when a home or property experiences flooding or leaks. Proper recovery requires expert care and attention to prevent further damage. Let us explore professionals’ crucial role in restoring homes after water damage.
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Ridgewood has faced significant challenges with flooding, experiencing three major floods from October to January. This prompted village officials to intensify discussions with regional and national agencies to develop a robust water control solution.
Continue reading Addressing Flooding in Ridgewood: A Collaborative Effort
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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood recently hosted a productive and insightful public forum with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Village Hall. The meeting focused on how the USACE can assist Ridgewood with flood mitigation efforts. Residents had the opportunity to share their experiences, concerns, and thoughts on the impact of flooding in the Village.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Streets Division, cleared an overgrown and silt filled culvert behind homes on N. Irving Street near Stevens Field.
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Ridgewood NJ, here we go again, flood watch is now in effect from Saturday morning through late Saturday night for portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York, including Bergen , Passaic and Hudson counties. Excessive rainfall may lead to flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and low-lying areas, especially in poor drainage and urban regions.
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Ridgewood NJ,accord to the Village of Ridgewood Manager Keith Kazmark , the Village received a letter from Colonel Alexander L. Young, Commander of the New York District of the United States Army Corps of Engineers acknowledging the Village’s request for assistance and laying out multiple program options for us to pursue. We are tentatively set to meet internally with the USACE next week to discuss the path forward and next steps with regard to residential flooding and the impact on Village/BOE infrastructure. Progress.
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Ridgewood NJ, has your home been impacted by a flood event? The Village of Ridgewood has launched an online portal for residents to submit details and photos of flood events.
Continue reading Deadline Nearing on Village of Ridgewood Flood Event Survey and Photo Submission
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Ridgewood NJ, the expression “nothing to see here” is often used informally to dismiss or downplay a situation, particularly when someone wants to divert attention away from something perceived as unimportant, trivial, or embarrassing. It is a way of indicating that there is no need to pay attention to what is happening or to investigate further because there is nothing of significance or interest.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Wednesday, officials from the village school district announced that they are actively seeking “alternative playing spaces” for their athletes. This move comes as the district grapples with an uncertain timeline for flood repairs required at the RHS stadium and Stevens Field.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark , this week, the Village of Ridgewood made a formal request to the United States Army Corps. of Engineers seeking their assistance and intervention with regard to flooding along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and the Saddle River. Kazmark says ,In the next few weeks, the Village will be asking residents who are impacted by flooding to submit photos of past damage as part of our data collection process.
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Ridgewood NJ, according to Village Manager Keith Kazmark ,despite frigid temperatures our Parks Division began the process of removing down trees from Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River yesterday.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Clears Fallen Trees from Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River
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Ridgewood NJ, on Monday night Ridgewood Board of Education meeting , the Board admitted that the fields may be heading for additional flooding this week. The turf field is severely damaged. We are considering all options, working with the Village of Ridgewood, US Army Corps. of Engineers, the NJ DEP and Rep. Gottheimer’s office.
Continue reading Severely Damaged RHS Turf Fields Heading for Additional Flooding this Week