Since 2006, Warren County has had a Multi-Jurisdictional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, prepared in accordance with state and federal standards  and approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The goal of the plan is to identify projects that can reduce damages from future natural hazards. The primary hazard in Warren County is flooding, but other potential hazards that were analyzed included drought, extreme cold, extreme heat, snow, ice, hail, windstorms and tornadoes, among others.

The plan allows the county and its participating municipalities to be eligible for future mitigation funding from FEMA. It addresses a variety of potential natural hazards that could affect some or all of our residents. 

The study focused on existing and future buildings, infrastructure and critical facilities that might be impacted. Critical facilities include shelters and hospitals, and infrastructure includes power-generation facilities, water utilities, roadways, railroads and communication systems.

Federal regulations (44 CFR 201.6.d.3) requires that local hazard mitigation plans be reviewed, revised as appropriate, and resubmitted for approval on a five year cycle from the date of initial plan adoption in order to remain eligible for benefits awarded under DMA 2000.  The county's latest plan was  approved by FEMA on January 10, 2022 and will expire on January 9, 2027. 

In addition to the hazard mitigation and public health and safety information, residents, local government officials and staff, and business owners may find the following resources helpful.

Agencies / Organizations
New Jersey State Police – Office of Emergency Management
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA – Region II (covers New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands)
American Red Cross – Central New Jersey Chapter

Mitigation Planning
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Planning
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Planning Process
FEMA Local Mitigation Planning Handbook

Flood Insurance and Grant Programs
National Flood Insurance Program
FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance (grants)

Regulatory
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000

Hazard Information
National Weather Service Forecast Office – Philadelphia/Mount Holly
National Weather Service Forecast Office – New York City/Upton, NY

Ready.gov

Other Resources
“FEMA 101 - What Local Officials Need to Know”  (N.J. State League of Municipalities publication)