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With Heavy Rain Coming this Weekend Ridgewood OEM Coordinator says ,”Please be aware and be safe!”

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood OEM Coordinator ‍Jeremy P. Kleiman says Please be aware and be safe!

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Ridgewood Village Council Fails to Reach Out to Residents Hurt by Flood Damage

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Ridgewood Nj, while serous concerns were raised over the condition of the turf fields the Village Council failed to reach out to flood damaged residents . Sadly it seems like all the attention is on the football field and residents who were flooded felt ignored.

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Ridgewood: Putting a Turf Field in a Flood Zone Can Exacerbate flooding in Several Ways

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Ridgewood NJ, the Maple turf field vendor is reportedly costing the Village $52,000 to clean up Maple field . Putting a turf field in a flood zone can exacerbate flooding in several ways:

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VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FLOODPLAIN RESOURCES

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Ridgewood NJ, ‍from Jeremy P. Kleiman OEM Coordinator and Keith Kazmark Village Manager ,”in light of recent storm events that caused flooding to areas of the Village near the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River, we want to again share critical sources of information which provide awareness to the extent of potential flooding.  In addition to monitoring local weather reports for current weather conditions, we encourage all residents to sign up for the Village’s Emergency Alert Notifications through Ridgewood’s Everbridge account.  The link can be found on the Village website by clicking on the red banner at the top of the homepage.  In addition, you may access the registration page at the links below:

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RHS Stadium: A Flood Zone Means there is a Significantly Higher Risk of Flooding

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Ridgewood NJ, because there is so much confusion ,when something, such as a building or infrastructure, is constructed in a flood zone, it means that it has been built in an area that is susceptible to flooding during certain weather events or natural disasters, particularly heavy rainfall, storm surges, or the overflow of nearby bodies of water like rivers or lakes, brooks, and streams. Flood zones are typically designated based on historical flood patterns, topography, and hydrological data. Most of the area bordering the Ho-Ho-Kus brook and Saddle River are considered flood zones.   Here are some key implications and considerations when something is built in a flood zone:

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Village , County and State look to Address Flooding Issues in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, County Commissioner and former Mayor Ramon M. Hache Sr. brought together Bergen County, the NJDEP, the Village of Ridgewood and the Ridgewood Board of Education to find solutions to address the flooding issues that have wreaked havoc on our athletic fields and municipal complex. Also present Village of Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos, Councilwomen Siobhan Crann Winograd and Ridgewood BOE President Mike Lembo.

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FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING

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Ridgewood NJ, FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EST THIS MORNING. Small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. A portion of northeast New Jersey, including the following county, Bergen. Until 800 AM EST. Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – At 454 AM EST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms.

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Free Fishing Day Saturday, October 22

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Ridgewood NJ, fishing has never been better in New Jersey! Find out for yourself on this year’s second Free Fishing Day Saturday, October 22.  On this day, resident anglers can enjoy some of the finest freshwater fishing in the Northeast without needing to purchase a license or a trout stamp.

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Neighbors Frustrated With the Lack of Progress Made to Repair the Eastside Footbridge in Ridgewood

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Ridgewood NJ, residents have been complaining about the lack of progress with the footbridge over the Saddle River at the end of Queens Court and Kingsbridge Lane . The footbridge is a vital pedestrian artery, for commuters going to NYC and students going to school or town.

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Free Fishing Day Is Saturday, June 4

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Ridgewood NJ, haven’t fished in a while, or maybe never fished? Have a friend or family member who hasn’t either? Saturday is Free Fishing Day, the perfect time for New Jersey residents to try fishing the state’s public waters without a license or trout stamp. All other regulations including size and daily catch limits remain in effect.

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Woodcliff Lake Saddle River Road Culvert Project Finished

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Woodcliff lake Nj, according to Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco , “All work has been completed and is open to two-way traffic. Big thank you to all the workers and contractors who worked diligently to get this project done over the last two months.”

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