MISSION STATEMENT

To provide the very best system for the protection of life and property from all forms of natural and manmade disasters for Hazlet township.

To be prepared for Emergencies that Hazlet Township might encounter, and have contingency plans to be activated if such an Emergency should occur.

To foster strong partnerships with the other HazletTownship Emergency Services, the State and Federal Government public service agencies, Industry and the residents of Hazlet township.

To maintain an Emergency Operations Center and Mobile Incident Command Post for field operations during crisis situations.

To provide Hazlet Township the support it requires to recover from all forms of disasters in a timely manner.

The Four Phases of Emergency Management

Mitigation:   Those activities which elimanate or reduce the probability of a disaster,

Preparedness:    Those activities which governments, organizations, and individuals develope to save and minimize damage.

Response:    To prevent loss of lives and property, and to provide emergency assistance.

Recovery:    Short and long term activities which return all systems to normal improved standards.

Hazlet Township Office of Emergency Management

1766 Union Ave.

Hazlet, N.J. 07730

Phone:  732-264-1700  ext. 8671

Fax:  732-264-6709

OEM@hazlettwp.org