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Learning from Ida: Experiences in Newark – what we heard at the community forum
On the night of September 1, 2021, the remnants of Hurricane Ida dropped record-breaking amounts of rainfall across New Jersey, with significant flooding and damage occurring in areas of Newark. Flood waters took days to recede in some areas, and residents were still dealing with the impacts of flooding weeks after the storm. Unfortunately, for many, the flooding from Ida was not the first time that flooding was experienced in the summer of...
Check-out what we heard about flooding and priorities at Community Meeting #2
Community Meeting #2 was held on July 28, 2021 to advance the regional resilience action plan to reduce flood risks in Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken, and Bayonne. During the meeting, community members joined breakout sessions by city to: Discuss flood data and how they reflect lived flood experiences Identify gaps and opportunities associated with ongoing resilience projects and initiatives Walk-through the resilience planning process for an...
JOIN US AT OUR JULY 28TH COMMUNITY MEETING!
Our next community meetings are July 28th 2021 from 4-6 PM and 6-8 PM. We hope to see you there! Join to share your perspectives on priorities for flood risk reduction and how strategies can improve quality of life. The meeting will be conducted in English and Spanish. Please email or call us (ResilientNENJ@dep.nj.gov or 201-398-4333) or RSVP using the links below to let us know other language-related needs.ACCESSTHE MEETING On the day of the...
Check-out what we heard at the June 23rd community meetings!
At the June 23rd, 2021 meetings, community members of Jersey City, Newark, Hoboken, and Bayonne shared feedback about community vision, priorities for reducing flooding, places to protect from flooding, important factors to consider when evaluating possible solutions, and more! We held a phone-only meeting from 4 to 6pm and a virtual meeting from 6 to 8pm, with live Spanish and Portuguese translation available during both, and American Sign...
Use the Irys App to Help Reduce Flooding in Your Neighborhood
In collaboration with Irys, the Resilient Northeastern NJ Project Team is excited to announce the launch of the Irys App – a tool to help facilitate two-way engagement as we move forward with the development of an action plan to address flooding. New Jersey is one of the first places the app will be available, and we are excited to launch the tool with the community. Please be aware that, as with any new technology, the app is being continually...
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