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Section 9.7 - Borough of North Haledon

DMA 2000 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update – Passaic County and All Municipalities, New Jersey 9.7-1 June 2020

9.7 BOROUGH OF NORTH HALEDON

This section presents the jurisdictional annex for the Borough of North Haledon. The annex includes a

general overview of the Borough; an assessment of the Borough of North Haledon’s risk, vulnerability, and

mitigation capabilities; and a prioritized action plan to implement prior to a disaster to reduce future losses

and achieve greater resilience to natural hazards.

9.7.1 Hazard Mitigation Planning Team

The following individuals are the Borough of North Haledon’s identified HMP update primary and alternate

points of contact and NFIP Floodplain Administrator.

Table 9.7-1. Hazard Mitigation Planning Team

Primary Point of Contact Alternate Point of Contact Assistant Chief Todd Darby, Assistant Chief/OEM Coordinator 103 Overlook Ave., North Haledon, NJ 973-800-3649 [email protected]

Lt. Anthony Conforti, Lt./Asst. OEM Coordinator 103 Overlook Ave., North Haledon, NJ 973-715-8888 [email protected]

NFIP Floodplain Administrator Phillip Chef, FPA/Construction 103 Overlook Ave., North Haledon, NJ 973-423-9422 [email protected]

9.7.2 Jurisdiction Profile

Along with the Township of Wayne, City of Paterson and Boroughs of Totowa, Hawthorne, Prospect Park

and Haledon, the Borough of North Haledon was formed from Manchester Township and incorporated as

an independent borough in 1901 (Snyder, 1969). North Haledon adopted the Borough form of government

in 1901 and is governed by a mayor and six-person council.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Borough has a total land area of 3.498 square miles, of which

3.454 square miles is land and 0.044 square miles is water.

According to the U.S. Census, the 2010 population for the Borough of North Haledon was 8,417. The

estimated 2017 population was 8,564, a 1.7 percent increase from the 2010 Census. Data from the 2017

U.S. Census American Community Survey indicate that 2.9 percent of the population is 5 years of age or

younger and 24 percent is 65 years of age or older. Communities must deploy a support system that enables

all populations to safely reach shelters or to quickly evacuate a hazard area.

9.7.3 Growth/Development Trends

Understanding how past, current, and projected development patterns have or are likely to increase or

decrease risk in hazard areas is a key component to understanding a jurisdiction’s overall risk to its hazards

of concern. Table 9.7-2 summarizes recent and expected future development trends, including major

residential/commercial development and major infrastructure development. Figure 9.7-1 and 9.7-2at the



end of this annex illustrates the geographically-delineated hazard areas and the location of potential new

development.

Table 9.7-2. Recent and Expected Future Development

Type of Development 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

Number of Building Permits for New Construction Issued Since the Previous HMP

Single Family 0 0 4 38 3

Multi-Family 0 0 0 0 0

Other (commercial, mixed-use, etc.)

1 1 2 7 0

Property or Development Name

Type of

Development # of Units / Structures

Location (address

and/or block and lot)

Known Hazard

Zone(s)*

Description / Status of

Development Recent Major Development and Infrastructure from 2015 to Present

Belmont Estates Residential 34 structures 940 Belmont CompleteKnown or Anticipated Major Development and Infrastructure in the Next Five (5) Years

Belmont Acquisitions Residential 180 structures 920 Belmont ProposedAndy's Court Residential 3 structures Block 22, 7,

7.02; 176 Oakwood Ave.

none Proposed

* Only location-specific hazard zones or vulnerabilities identified.

9.7.4 Capability Assessment

The Borough of North Haledon performed an inventory and analysis of existing capabilities, plans,

programs, and policies that enhance its ability to implement mitigation strategies. Section 5 (Capability

Assessment) describes the components included in the capability assessment and their significance for

hazard mitigation planning. This section summarizes the following findings of the assessment:

An assessment of legal and regulatory capabilities.

Development and permitting capabilities.

An assessment of fiscal capabilities.

An assessment of education and outreach capabilities.

Information on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) compliance.

Classification under various community mitigation programs.

The community’s adaptive capacity for the impacts of climate change.

For a community to succeed in reducing long-term risk, hazard mitigation must be integrated into the day-

to-day local government operations. As part of this planning effort, planning/policy documents were

reviewed, and each jurisdiction was surveyed to obtain a better understanding of their progress in plan

integration. Areas that mitigation is currently integrated are summarized in the Capability Assessment

below. The Borough of North Haledon identified specific integration activities that will be incorporated

into municipal procedures are included in the updated mitigation strategy.

PLANN ING , L EG AL A ND REG U LA TOR Y CAPA BI LI TY

The table below summarizes the legal and regulatory tools that are available to the Borough of North

Haledon.



Table 9.7-3. Planning, Legal and Regulatory Capability

Do you have this?

(Yes/No)

Authority that

enforces (Federal,

State, Regional, County, Local)

Is this State

Mandated?

Has the HMP been integrated in the last 5

years ? If yes- how?

If yes- how?

Describe in

comments

If no - can it be a

mitigation action? If yes, add

Mitigation Action #.

Codes, Ordinances, & Requirements

Building Code Yes State &Local Yes - -

Comment: State Uniform Construction Code Act (N.J.S. 52:27D-119 et seq.); Chapter 240 - Uniform Construction Codes which is enforced by the Construction Official.

Zoning Code Yes Local Yes Yes -

Comment: Chapter 600 – last amended 9/19/2018; the code includes specifications for each specific zone including flood, steep grades and impervious surfaces. Any development in the zoning areas must be serviced by a stormwater management system that must conform to all relevant federal and state statutes, rules, regulations concerning stormwater management or flood control. Depending on the zoning area, there are different impervious surface requirements.

Subdivisions Yes Local Yes Yes -

Comment: Chapter 530, last amended June 2014, the purpose of this chapter is to provide rules, regulations and standards to guide land subdivision in the Borough in order to promote its public health, safety, convenience and general welfare. It shall be administered to ensure orderly growth and development, conservation, protection and proper use of land and adequate provision for circulation, utilities and services. No person shall subdivide or annex lands in the Borough without first having secured the approval of the Planning Board of the Borough. Final plats presented to the Planning Board must show rights-of-way required for widening existing streams and for providing future floodway areas, with accurate dimensions and bearings and other necessary engineering data

Stormwater Management Yes Local Yes Yes -

Comment:

Chapter 516 (Stormwater Management), adopted by the Borough on 2/21/2007 – the purpose of this chapter is to establish minimum stormwater management requirements and controls for major development. The policy statement for this chapter is: flood control, groundwater recharge, and pollutant reduction through nonstructural or low-impact techniques shall be explored before relying on structural BMPs. This chapter applies to all site plans and subdivisions for major developments that require preliminary or final site plan or subdivision review. Stormwater management measures for major development shall be developed to meet the erosion control, groundwater recharge, stormwater runoff quantity, and stormwater runoff quality standards.

Chapter 519 (Stormwater Quality), last amended on 12/2/2009 - the purpose of is to prohibit the spilling, dumping or disposal of materials other than stormwater to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) operated by the Borough of North Haledon so as to protect public health, safety and welfare and to prescribe penalties for the failure to comply.

Post-Disaster Recovery No - - - -

Comment:

Real Estate Disclosure Yes

State,Division of Consumer Affairs

Yes Yes -

Comment: N.J.A.C. 13:45A-29.1 - Before signing a contract of sale, all purchasers must receive a New Jersey Public Offering Statement (POS) approved by the New Jersey Real Estate Commission. The POS provides information such as proximity to hospitals, schools, fire and police, as well as any hazards, risks or nuisances in or around the subdivision.

Growth Management No - - - -

Comment:

Site Plan Review Yes Local Yes Yes -

Comment: Chapter 490, last amended 10/15/1996 – this chapter serves as the site plan review and approval ordinance for the Borough. Site plan review is required before any change of use or before any excavation, removal of soil, clearing of a site or placing any fill on lands contemplated for development. No building permit is issued for any building or use or reduction or enlargement in size or other alteration of any building or change in use of any buildings. When conducting a site plan review, the reviewing board has several considerations including: storm drainage, sanitary waste disposal, water supply and garbage disposal shall be reviewed and considered. particular emphasis shall be given to the adequacy of existing systems and the need for improvements, both on site and off site, to adequately carry runoff and sewage and to maintain an adequate supply of water at sufficient pressure; and environmental elements relating to soil erosion, preservation of



Do you have this?

(Yes/No)

Authority that

enforces (Federal,


Is this State

Mandated?



If yes- how?

Describe in

comments

If no - can it be a



trees, protection of watercourses and resources, noise, topography, soil and animal life shall be reviewed, and the design of the plan shall minimize any adverse impact on these elements.

Environmental Protection Yes Local No Yes -

Comment:

Chapter 430 (Parks and Recreation)

Chapter 570 (Trees) - The purpose of this chapter is to control and regulate indiscriminate and/ or excessive removal, cutting and/or destruction of trees and to control, regulate and/or prevent conditions which cause increased surface drainage, sedimentation and/or soil erosion, cause decreased soil fertility and/or impair the stability and/or value of real estate, all of which conditions are and will in the future be a deterrent to public safety, health and welfare. Tree removal from any slope or environmentally sensitive area is prohibited if it will contribute, in the opinion of the Planning Board, the Construction Official or the Borough Engineer, to extra runoff of surface water onto adjoining property and erosion and silting, unless other means approved by the Passaic County Soil Conservation District are provided to prevent runoff and erosion.

Flood Damage Prevention Yes Local, State Yes Yes -

Comment: Chapter 307 June 2014 Flood Damage Prevention - adopted by the mayor and council on 8/15/2007; amended in 2020; designates the Construction Official as the Local administrator; It is the purpose of this chapter to promote the public health, safety, and general welfare and to minimize public and private losses due to flood conditions in specific areas. The ordinance provides specific standards for flood hazard reduction including new construction and substantial improvement requirements for residential and non-residential structures. This include requiring buildings to be elevated at least one foot above the BFE.. .

Wellhead Protection No - - - -

Comment:

Emergency Management No - - - -

Comment:

Climate Change No - - - -

Comment:

Disaster Recovery Ordinance No - - - -

Comment:

Disaster Reconstruction Ordinance No - - - -

Comment:

Other No - - - -

Comment:

Planning Documents

Comprehensive / Master Plan

Yes, Reexamination

March 26, 2011

Local Yes Yes -

Comment: The 2004 Master Plan has several goals that align with or are similar to the current HMP goals: provide for the proper use and development of all lands in the Borough; provide adequate park, recreation, and open space areas; preserve the remaining environmentally sensitive lands. The plan also describes the topography, soil, water bodies, wetlands, and floodplains found in the Borough. The 2011 reexamination plan includes steeply sloped areas and stream corridor areas continue to be preserved and protected by both the Borough Council and Borough Planning Board. Additionally, the Borough enforces steep slope regulations, which regulate development on lands with slopes of 8% or more.

Capital Improvement Plan Yes Local No Yes -

Comment: This is included in the annual budget and covers three years. The 2019 budget included capital improvement funds for road improvements. The annual budget includes hazard-related funds for snow removal, and property maintenance.

Disaster Debris Management Plan No - - - -



Do you have this?

(Yes/No)

Authority that

enforces (Federal,


Is this State

Mandated?



If yes- how?

Describe in

comments

If no - can it be a



Comment:

Floodplain or Watershed Plan No - - - -

Comment:

Stormwater Management Plan Yes Local Yes Yes -

Comment: Boswell Engineering maintains the Stormwater Management Plan for the Borough. The Plan was last revised in June 2007 and documents the strategy for the Borough to address stormwater-related impacts. The Plan addresses groundwater recharge, stormwater quantity and stormwater quality impacts by incorporating stormwater design and performance standards for new major developments, defined as projects that disturb one or more acres of land or increasing impervious surface by one-quarter acre. These standards are intended to minimize the adverse impact of stormwater runoff on water quality, water quantity and the loss of groundwater recharge that provides baseflow in receiving water bodies. The goals of the plan coincide with that of the County’s HMP and focus on reducing flood damage, reduce soil erosion, and protect life and safety.

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Yes Local Yes Yes -

Comment: Boswell Engineering maintains the Stormwater Management Plan for the Borough. The Plan was finalized in April 2018. The plan indicates that the Planning and Zoning Boards ensure that all residential development and redevelopment comply with RSIS before issuing any permits. The DPW is responsible for maintaining and operating all Borough-owned BMPs. During Borough events, stormwater management information and educational materials are distributed to the public.

Urban Water Management Plan No - - - -

Comment:

Habitat Conservation Plan No - - - -

Comment:

Economic Development Plan No - - - -

Comment:

Shoreline Management Plan No - - - -

Comment:

Community Wildfire Protection Plan No - - - -

Comment:

Community Forest Management Plan No - - - -

Comment:

Transportation Plan Yes - part ofMaster Plan

County and Local

No - -

Comment:

Agriculture Plan Yes - part of Master Plan

Local –Borough Planning Board

No - -

Comment:

Climate Action Plan No - - - -

Comment:

Tourism Plan No - - - -

Comment:



Do you have this?

(Yes/No)

Authority that

enforces (Federal,


Is this State

Mandated?



If yes- how?

Describe in

comments

If no - can it be a



Business Development Plan Yes

Local –Borough Planning Board

No - -

Comment:

Other No - - - -

Response/Recovery Planning

Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) / Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)

Yes - updated in 2018

Local –Emergency

Management Yes - -

Comment:

Threat & Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (THIRA) No - - - -

Comment:

Post-Disaster Recovery Plan No - - - -

Comment:

Continuity of Operations Plan No - - - -

Comment:

Public Health Plan Yes Local –

Borough Health Office

No - -

Comment:

Other No - - - -

Comment:

Table 9.7-4. Development and Permitting Capability

Criterion Response

Does your jurisdiction issue development permits? - If no, who does? If yes, which department?

Yes Building Department

Does your jurisdiction have the ability to track permits by hazard area? Yes - Borough engineer has the

capability to do this

Does your jurisdiction have a buildable lands inventory? -If yes, please describe briefly. -If no, please quantitatively describe the level of buildout in the jurisdiction.

Yes - has the ability through the Building Department, Zoning

Board and Planning Board

ADM INIS TR AT IV E A ND TECH NI CAL CA PAB IL IT Y

The table below summarizes potential staff and personnel resources available to the Borough of North

Haledon.



Table 9.7-5. Administrative and Technical Capabilities

Staff/Personnel Resource Available? Department/Agency/Position

Administrative Capability

Planning Board Yes

The Borough Planning Board is responsible for preparing the master plan of growth and development,

natural resources, transportation, housing, etc. identifying specific geographic zones and delineating

the permitted types of development in each zone consistent with NJ State Statutes. This process includes

drafting, having public hearings, and making recommendations to the Borough Council on the adoption of Zoning Ordinances. They also hear

development applications for permitted uses and makes recommendations regarding the applications to ensure

both State law and local standards are met.

Mitigation Planning Committee Yes Various Departments

Environmental Board / Commission Yes

Green Team members are officially appointed each year at the Borough’s Reorg meeting held on the first

Monday of each year. Green Team efforts are also aided by North Haledon’s Municipal and Deputy Clerks

and North Haledon’s DPW staff. The Green Team partners with other community groups and assigns its

members to liaise with respective partners and collaborate with the partners to advance Sustainable

Jersey eligible projects.

Open Space Board / Committee No

Economic Development Commission / Committee

No

Warning Systems / Services (reverse 911, outdoor warning signals)

Yes

Nixle, social media and reverse 911 (through the county). The Borough’s website provides recent news

and upcoming events on the main page. They also provide updates on hazard events and emergencies. For residents with disabilities, the Borough encourages them

to sign up on register ready to help emergency responders respond properly during a disaster or

emergency. The Borough uses Nixle to rely emergency information to residents.

Maintenance program to reduce risk No

Mutual aid agreements Yes

The Borough has mutual aid agreements in place with surrounding neighborhoods and the County. The Mayor and OEM Director are responsible for maintaining the

agreements.

Technical/Staffing Capability

Planners or engineers with knowledge of land development and land management practices

Yes Boswell Engineering

Engineers or professionals trained in building or infrastructure construction practices


Planners or engineers with an understanding of natural hazards


Staff with training in benefit/cost analysis No

Staff with training in green infrastructure Yes

Green Team – this is a volunteer group in the Borough that offers residents and the community educational opportunities throughout the year to

sustain a healthy community.Staff with education/knowledge/training in low impact development

Yes Police Department and OEM

Surveyor No



Staff/Personnel Resource Available? Department/Agency/Position

Stormwater engineer Yes Boswell Engineering - contracted by Borough

Personnel skilled or trained in GIS applications No

Local or state water quality professional Yes Boswell Engineering - contracted by BoroughScientist familiar with natural hazards in local area

No

Emergency manager Yes Todd Darby, NHPD

Watershed planner No

Environmental specialist Yes Boswell Engineering - contracted by Borough

Grant writers No

Resilience Officer Yes Police Department

Other No -

F IS CAL CA PAB IL IT Y

The table below summarizes financial resources available to the Borough of North Haledon.

Table 9.7-6. Fiscal Capabilities

Financial Resource Accessible or Eligible to Use?

Community Development Block Grants (CDBG, CDBG-DR) Yes

Capital Improvements Project Funding Yes

Authority to Levy Taxes for Specific Purposes Yes

User Fees for Water, Sewer, Gas or Electric Service No

Incur Debt through General Obligation Bonds Yes

Incur Debt through Special Tax Bonds No

Incur Debt through Private Activity Bonds No

Withhold Public Expenditures in Hazard-Prone Areas No

State-Sponsored Grant Programs No

Development Impact Fees for Homebuyers or Developers No

Clean Water Act 319 Grants (Nonpoint Source Pollution) No

Other No

EDUCAT IO N AND OU TR EAC H CAPAB I LIT Y

The table below summarizes the education and outreach resources available to the Borough of North

Haledon.

Table 9.7-7. Education and Outreach Capabilities

Criterion Response

Do you have a public information officer or communications office?

Yes - Chief of Police and Borough Mayor

Do you have personnel skilled or trained in website development? Yes - contractor to build and monitor the website; Borough maintains and updates website

Do you have hazard mitigation information available on your website?

If yes, briefly describe.Yes - Municipal website and social media

Do you use social media for hazard mitigation education and outreach?

If yes, briefly describe.Yes - Facebook and Nixle



Criterion Response

Do you have any citizen boards or commissions that address issues related to hazard mitigation?

If yes, briefly describe.

Yes Green Team - citizen based group

Do you have any other programs already in place that could be used to communicate hazard-related information?

If yes, briefly describe.

Yes municipal website, mailing, Nixle, reverse 911, staff on

foot (police and fire) Do you have any established warning systems for hazard events?

If yes, briefly describe.Yes – Nixle and Register Ready

COM M UNIT Y CLAS S IF IC ATI ONS

The table below summarizes the classifications for community programs available to the Borough of North

Haledon.

Table 9.7-8. Community Classifications

Program Participating? Classification Date Classified

Community Rating System No

Building Code Effectiveness Grading Schedule (BCEGS) Yes 4 2012

Public Protection (Fire ISO Protection Class) No

Storm Ready Certification No

Firewise Community Classification No

Sustainable Jersey Yes Bronze 10/9/2017

ADAPT IV E CA PAC IT Y

Adaptive capacity is defined as “the ability of systems, institutions, humans and other organisms to adjust

to potential damage, to take advantage of opportunities, or respond to consequences” (IPCC 2014). In other

words, it describes a jurisdiction’s current ability to adjust to, protect from, or withstand a hazard event.

This term is often discussed in reference to climate change; however, adaptive capacity also includes an

understanding of local capacity for adapting to current and future risks and changing conditions. The table

below summarizes the adaptive capacity for each hazard and the jurisdiction’s rating.

Criterion Response

Does the municipality have access to resources to determine the possible impacts of climate change upon the municipality?

Yes - state climatologist, county OEM, NJDEP, and NOAA

Is the administrative supportive of integrating climate change in policies or actions?

Yes

Is climate change already being integrated into current policies/plans or actions (projects/monitoring) within the municipality?

Yes

Hazard Adaptive Capacity (Capabilities) - High/Medium/Low

Coastal Storm Medium

Dam Failure Medium

Disease Outbreak Medium

Drought Medium

Earthquake Medium

Extreme Temperature Medium



Hazard Adaptive Capacity (Capabilities) - High/Medium/Low

Flood Medium

Geological Hazards Medium

Hazardous Substances Medium

Severe Weather Medium

Severe Winter Weather Medium

Wildfire Medium

NATION AL F LO OD INS U R ANCE PR OG R AM

This section provides specific information on the management and regulation of the regulatory floodplain.

Table 9.7-9. National Flood Insurance Program Compliance

Criterion Response

What local department is responsible for floodplain management? Building Department

Who is your floodplain administrator? (name, department/position) Construction Official

Are any certified floodplain managers on staff in your jurisdiction? Yes – Boswell Engineering

What is the date that your flood damage prevention ordinance was last amended? February 19, 2020

Does your floodplain management program meet or exceed minimum requirements?

If exceeds, in what ways?

Meets the minimum and requires new development and substantial

improvements in the SFHA to be elevated one foot above the BFE

When was the most recent Community Assistance Visit or Community Assistance Contact?

N/A

Does your jurisdiction have any outstanding NFIP compliance violations that need to be addressed?

If so, state what they are.No

Are any RiskMAP projects currently underway in your jurisdiction? If so, state what they are.

No

Do your flood hazard maps adequately address the flood risk within your jurisdiction?

If no, state why.Yes

Does your floodplain management staff need any assistance or training to support its floodplain management program?

If so, what type of assistance/training is needed?No

Does your jurisdiction participate in the Community Rating System (CRS)? If yes, is your jurisdiction interested in improving its CRS

Classification? If no, is your jurisdiction interested in joining the CRS program?

No

How many flood insurance policies are in force in your jurisdiction?* What is the insurance in force? What is the premium in force?

29 $7,900,100

$23,658

How many total loss claims have been filed in your jurisdiction?* How many claims are still open or were closed without payment? What were the total payments for losses?

13 5

$46,281.05

Do you maintain a list of properties that have been damaged by flooding? Yes - but minimal flooding in the

Borough

Do you maintain a list of property owners interested in flood mitigation? No

ADDIT IO NAL AR EAS O F EX IS TI NG INT EG R AT ION



Master Plan Reexamination Report (2011): A main concept for the goals of the original 2004

Master Plan, and subsequent reexamination, is the protection and preservation of the natural

resources and environmentally sensitive lands within the Borough. As one of its recommendations,

the Borough proposed to apply for Sustainable Jersey Certification. Certified communities are

eligible for funding for mitigation and sustainability projects.

The following mitigation actions were enacted or proposed as a means to achieve these goals:

o Storm water Management Plan

o Initiate sustainable water practices, which include reducing potable water contamination

and incorporating “gray-water” irrigation

o Steep slope regulations

o Sustainable Jersey certification

o Implementation of a Sustainability Master Plan

Storm water Management Plan (2005): The Borough’s Storm water Management Plan addresses

the potential risks due to increased storm water runoff from major new developments and outlines

design and performance standards for storm water management. The goals of this Plan include,

reducing flood damage, soil erosion and nonpoint source pollution, maintain groundwater recharge

and maintain the integrity of stream channels. The Plan outlines proposed changes to the Borough’s

Master Plan and zoning ordinances, as well as providing types of mitigation projects for new

developments to implement.

Ordinances: The Borough has their ordinances and flood protection measures available on their

website. Please visit the Borough of North Haledon website at http://www.northhaledon.com/ for

further information.

Outreach: On their website, the Borough publishes information about upcoming events, important

news stories for the community, and other public notices. The website also allows residents to

sign-up and receive text message and e-mail alerts from the North Haledon Police Department and

other public safety agencies. http://www.northhaledon.com/

Climate Adaptation – Flooding Risk: The Borough of North Haledon recognizes the vulnerability

of their community due to climate change. Long term resiliency necessitates adaptation, awareness

and action. North Haledon is in the process of moving forward towards resiliency through the

Climate Adaptation: Flooding Risk Action requirements. This action will not only prepare the

Borough of North Haledon for climate change, but will educate citizens and decision makers on

the changes needed to ensure a safer and more livable place for all North Haledon residents today

and in the future.

9.7.5 Hazard Event History Specific to the Jurisdiction

Passaic County has a history of hazard events, as detailed in Section 4 (Risk Assessment) of this plan. A

summary of historical events is provided in each of the hazard profiles in Section 4.4 (Hazard Profiles) and

includes a chronology of events that affected Passaic County and its jurisdictions. The Borough of North

Haledon’s history of federally-declared (as presented by FEMA) and significant hazard events (as presented

in NOAA-NCEI) is consistent with that of Passaic County. Table 9.7-10 provides details regarding

municipal-specific loss and damages the Borough of North Haledon experienced during hazard events.

Information provided in the table below is based on reference material or local sources.



Table 9.7-10. Hazard Event History

Date(s) of Event

Event Type (disaster

declaration if applicable)

Passaic County

Designated? Summary of Event Summary of local

Damages and Losses May 14, 2017 Thunderstorms

and Strong Wind

N/A Strong thunderstorms struck over northeast New Jersey. Wind speeds between 40 and 50 mph were observed.

No damages or losses reported by the Borough

August 5, 2017 Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding

N/A Showers and thunderstorms in the area led to isolated flash flooding in Passaic County.


March 6-7, 2018 Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm DR-4368

Yes The storm brought heavy wet snow, strong gusty winds, and even some thundersnow across northeast New Jersey. Snowfall rates ranged from 1 to 3 inches per hour at times in the heaviest snow bands.


9.7.6 Jurisdiction-Specific Vulnerabilities and Hazard ranking

The hazard profiles in Section 4 (Risk Assessment) provide detailed information regarding each plan

participant’s vulnerability to the identified hazards. Table 9.7-11 summarizes the Borough risk assessment

results and data used to determine the hazard ranking.

In an attempt to summarize the confidence level regarding the input utilized to populate the hazard ranking,

a gradient of certainty was developed. A certainty factor of high, medium or low was selected and assigned

to each hazard to provide a level of transparency and increased understanding of the data utilized to support

the resulting ranking. The following scale was used to assign a certainty factor to each hazard:

High—Defined scenario/event to evaluate; probability calculated; evidenced-based/quantitative

assessment to estimate potential impacts through hazard modeling.

Moderate—Defined scenario/event or only a hazard area to evaluate; estimated probability;

combination of quantitative (exposure analysis, no hazard modeling) and qualitative data to

estimate potential impacts.

Low—Scenario or hazard area is undefined; there is a degree of uncertainty regarding event

probability; majority of potential impacts are qualitative.



Table 9.7-11. Summary of Risk Assessment Results

Hazard of Concern

Hazard/ Scenario Area Evaluated Population Buildings Economya

Certainty Factor

Coastal Storm* 100-Year Mean Return Period

Hurricane 100-year MRP

Hurricane: 8,564

100-year MRP

Hurricane: 2,698

100-year MRP

Hurricane: $935,762 High

Dam Failure

Partial or complete failure of a dam

Population impacted is dependent on the location and capacity of the dam, the extent of the dam failure inundation area and the severity of

the failure.

The number of buildings impacted is dependent on the

capacity of the dam, the extent of the dam failure inundation area and the severity of the failure.

Economic impacts include dam/building/infrastructure repairs;

debris removal/disposal; utility impacts. Low There are 155 dams in the

County; 49 are high hazard according to NJDEP.

Disease Outbreak

Disease Outbreaks which include: Mosquito-Borne

Diseases, Tick-Borne Diseases, Foodborne Illnesses, Infectious Disease (Influenza, Enterovirus

D68, Hepatitis C, Measles, Ebola) MRSA

Population impacted is dependent on the disease and severity of the outbreak; in some cases, immuno-

compromised persons are more vulnerable.

Structural impacts due to disease outbreak would be

limited.

Economic losses can include County financial impacts to monitor/address outbreaks; lost wages or commercial interruptions; depends on the severity

and type of disease outbreak.

Low

Drought

Prolonged drought event - The County is serviced by water supplies who primarily get water from surface water, reservoirs and unconfined

groundwater sources.

Entire population exposed. Population on surface water

supplies may be impacted first; water restrictions/contamination;

increased wildfire risk.

Droughts are not expected to cause direct damage to

buildings.

Losses include aesthetic, landscape/nursery/agricultural industry

impacts Low

Earthquake*

100, 500-, 2,500-Year Mean Return Period (MRP) Events

evaluated NEHRP D&E: 0 NEHRP D&E: 0

100-year MRP building damages/loss:

$0

High

NEHRP Soils D&E (soft soils that amplify ground shaking are

present in the County)

Liquefaction Class 4:

0 Liquefaction

Class 4: 0

500-year MRP building damages/loss:

$401,113

2,500-year MRP building damages/loss:

$6,340,289

Extreme Temperature

Extreme temperature event (heat or cold)

Over 65 Population: 2,075 Structural impacts due to

extreme temperatures would be limited.

Loss of business function is possible due to unexpected repairs (i.e. pipes bursting) or power failures; increased operational costs due to increased use of generators

Low



Hazard of Concern

Hazard/ Scenario Area Evaluated Population Buildings Economya

Certainty Factor

Population Below Poverty Level:

248 and HVAC; thermal expansion and other

impacts to infrastructure.

Flood* 100- and 500-Year Mean Return

Period Event

1% annual chance 87 1% annual

chance 30 1% annual chance

$1,390,394 High 0.2% annual chance 121

0.2% annual chance

73

Geological High Landslide Susceptibility

Areas and Areas developed over carbonate rock

Class A: 54 Class A: 19 Class A: $13,404,428

Moderate Class B: 0 Class B: 0 Class B: $0

Carbonate Bedrock: 0 Carbonate Bedrock:

0 Carbonate Bedrock: $0

Hazardous Substanceb

Release of a hazardous substance from a fixed site.

Population impacted will depend on the type of material and scale of

the incident. May include population within small radii of

site.

The degree of damages to a building depends on the scale

of the incident.

The degree of damages depends on the scale of the incident.

Low

Severe Weather*

Severe Weather Event

Entire population exposed; the degree of impact to the population

depends on the scale of the incident.

Entire building stock is exposed; The degree of

impact depends on the scale of the incident.

Economic impacts depend upon the degree of impact.

Low

Severe Winter Weather

Severe Winter Weather Event

All residents/commuters/visitors are exposed; socially-vulnerable populations may be at increased

risk

All buildings are exposed; the degree of impact depends on

the scale of the incident.

The cost of snow and ice removal and repair of roads/infrastructure can impact

operating budgets. Low

Wildfire Wildfire Fuel Hazard areas (High, Very High, Extreme)

Population residing in the hazard area:

7 Number of

buildings the hazard area:

3

Replacement cost value of buildings

located in the hazard area:

$10,250,896 Moderate



REP ET ITIV E FL OOD L OS S ES

The following summarizes the repetitive and severe repetitive flood losses in the Borough of North

Haledon.

Number of repetitive loss (RL) properties: 0

Number of severe repetitive loss (SRL) properties: 0

Number of RL/SRL properties that have been mitigated: 0

Source: FEMA 2018

Note: The number of SRL properties excludes RL properties.

CR ITI CAL FA CI LI TI ES

The table below identifies critical facilities in the community located in the 1-percent and 0.2-percent

floodplain.

Table 9.7-12. Potential Flood Losses to Critical Facilities and Lifelines

Name Type Exposure

Status of Mitigation 1% Event 0.2% Event

Municipal Building EOC X X Structure is not in the floodplain; confirmed on

the flood map

ADDIT IO NAL ID ENT IF I E D VU LN ER A BI LI TI ES

According to the 2007 Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for Passaic County, flooding from Molly Ann Brook

affects the Borough of North Haledon. The Borough experiences moderate flooding in the area adjacent to

High Mountain Road. Streams in the Borough exhibit potential bank degradation and erosion due to high

velocity flows in the steep channels (FEMA FIS 2007).

HAZ AR D AR E A EXT ENT AND LOCA TI ON

Hazard area extent and location maps were generated for the Borough of North Haledon that illustrate the

probable areas impacted within the municipality. These maps are based on the best available data at the

time of the preparation of this plan and are adequate for planning purposes. Maps have been generated only

for those hazards that can be clearly identified using mapping techniques and technologies and for which

the Borough of North Haledon has significant exposure. Refer to Figures 9.7-1 and 9.7-2.

HAZ AR D RAN KI NG

This section includes the community specific identification of the primary hazard concerns based on

identified problems, impacts and the results of the risk assessment as presented in Section 5 (Risk

Assessment). The ranking process involves an assessment of the likelihood of occurrence for each hazard;

its potential impacts on people, property, and the economy; community capability and changing future

climate conditions. This input supports the mitigation action development to target those hazards with

highest level of concern.

As discussed in Section 4.3 (Hazard Ranking), each plan participant may have differing degrees of risk

exposure and vulnerability compared to Passaic County as a whole. Therefore, each jurisdiction ranked the

degree of risk to each hazard as it pertains to their community factoring in their capabilities to withstand



impacts and bounce back after the event. The table below summarizes the hazard rankings of potential

natural hazards for the Borough of North Haledon. The Borough of North Haledon has reviewed the Passaic

County hazard ranking table, as well as its individual results, to reflect the relative risk of the hazards of

concern to the community. During the review of the hazard ranking, the Borough of North Haledon

adjusted the ranking of coastal storm from high to medium.

Table 9.7-13. Borough of North Haledon Hazard Ranking Input

Coastal Storm Dam Failure

Disease

Outbreak Drought Earthquake

Extreme

Temperature

Medium Low Medium Medium Low Medium

Flood

Geological

Hazard

Hazardous

Substances

Severe

Weather

Severe Winter

Weather Wildfire

Low Medium Medium Medium Medium Low

9.7.7 Mitigation Strategy and Prioritization

This section discusses past mitigations actions and status, describes proposed hazard mitigation initiatives,

and provides action prioritization.

PAS T M ITIG AT IO N IN IT IAT IV E STATUS

The following table summarizes the jurisdiction’s progress on their mitigation strategy identified in the

2015 HMP. Actions that are carried forward as part of this plan update are included in the following

subsection in its own table with prioritization. Previous actions that are now on-going programs and

capabilities are indicated as such in the following table and can also be found under ‘Capability Assessment’

presented previously in this annex. A

Table 9.7-14. Status of Previous HMP Mitigation Actions

2015 Action Number Action Description Responsible Party

Status (In Progress, No Progress,

Ongoing Capability, or Completed)

Include in the 2020 HMP Update?

Check if Yes Enter 2020

HMP Action # Ensure continuity of operations at critical facilities. At this time, the following has been identified: Purchase portable power supply for Municipal Building and Police Department

OEM Complete Discontinue

Enlarge and replace existing culvert at Harring Court

Engineer No Progress Discontinue

Replace Gabion Walls at 845 Belmont Ave/Buttermilk Falls

Engineer Discontinue Discontinue

Replace Stream retaining walls at 936 High Mountain Road (residential property)


Develop and implement an enhanced all-hazards, public outreach / education / mitigation information program on natural hazard risks and what citizens can do in the way of mitigation and preparedness, including flood insurance. This program will include: - Providing general natural hazard risk, preparedness and mitigation, and related NFIP information in regular newsletter and mailings.

OEM Ongoing Capability Discontinue



2015 Action Number Action Description Responsible Party

Status (In Progress, No Progress,

Ongoing Capability, or Completed)

Include in the 2020 HMP Update?

Check if Yes Enter 2020

HMP Action # - Including natural hazard risk and risk reduction information through social media channels and email blast systems. - Posting of flyers and other readily available NFIP informational materials at Borough Hall or distributing at regular civic meetings. - Preparation, distribution and analysis of public surveys. - Developing/maintaining a natural hazard risk management webpage on the municipal website where information and mapping can be posted. - Enhance public outreach to residents in NFIP floodplain areas to inform of annual grant opportunities, etc. which may include periodic articles and handouts.Install storm water management measures to include open space located athletic fields 103 Overlook Ave utilizing for drainage off property (potential subsurface storage under the ball fields for the new municipal building which is undersized/antiquated)


Re-establish a vegetative buffer along 1,500 linear feet of the shoreline Yahn’s Ponds as a goose control measure and to filter storm water runoff from the high goose traffic areas

Engineer Complete Discontinue

Provide goose management measures to include public education at the Borough’s parks

Borough Engineer Complete Discontinue

Use the mitigation plan as a guide during the next Master Plan Update

OEM Ongoing Capability Discontinue

Stream bank stabilization along Molly Ann Brook; potential energy dissipation near Church Street/bridge

Borough Engineer No Progress Discontinue

PR OPOS E D HAZ AR D M I TIG AT ION IN ITI ATIV ES FOR T HE PL AN UPDAT E

The Borough of North Haledon participated in a risk assessment workshop in January 2020 in which

detailed information was provided about assets exposed and vulnerable to the identified hazards of concern.

The Borough of North Haledon participated in a mitigation action workshop in February 2020 and was

provided a Mitigation Toolbox that included a mitigation catalog developed specifically for Passaic County

and its hazards of concerns; challenges and opportunities identified during the capability and risk

assessments; and the following FEMA publications to use as a resource as part of their comprehensive

review of all possible activities and mitigation measures to address their hazards: FEMA 551 Selecting

Appropriate Mitigation Measures for Floodprone Structures (March 2007) and FEMA Mitigation Ideas –

A Resource for Reducing Risk to Natural Hazards (January 2013). Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy) and

Appendix F (Mitigation Strategy Supplement) provide a more complete description of the Mitigation

Toolbox and its resources.

Table 9.7-15 summarizes the comprehensive-range of specific mitigation initiatives the Borough of North

Haledon would like to pursue in the future to reduce the effects of hazards. Some of these initiatives might



be previous actions carried forward for this HMP update. Initiatives are dependent upon available funding

(grants and local match availability) and can be modified or omitted at any time based on the occurrence of

new hazard events and changes in municipal priorities. Both the 4 FEMA mitigation action categories and

the 6 CRS mitigation action categories are listed in the table below to further demonstrate the wide-range

of activities and mitigation measures selected.

As discussed in Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy), 14 criteria are used to evaluate and prioritize each proposed

mitigation action. A numeric factor is assigned (-1, 0, or 1) to each criterion to provide a relative indication

of the opportunities and constraints of each action. A numerical sum of the input provides the basis of the

prioritization of actions wherein each action is assigned a category of Low, Medium, or High to indicate an

implementation hierarchy. A High priority action indicates the jurisdiction will prioritize its implementation

and apply for funding, if needed, as opportunities become available during the plan period of performance.

This does not prevent the jurisdiction from implementing other ranked actions; however, this provides a

snapshot of implementation priority at the time of this plan update.



Table 9.7-15. Proposed Hazard Mitigation Initiatives

Initiative Number

Mitigation Initiative

Name Description of the Problem

and Solution

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2020-NORTH HALEDON-001

Relocating the Municipal Building

Problem: The Borough's Police Department is located in a low-lying area and could be surrounded by flood waters in a severe storm as the Molly Ann Brook could flow over Overlook Avenue to either side of the Municipal Building. The property is located in the floodplain; however, the building is not. During heavy rain events, the building sustains flood damage. Each time, the Borough has to relocate equipment to protect. The electrical panels and communications for the police department are located in the basement. If flooded, the system would not be functional. At this time, there is no options to relocated this equipment above ground.

Existing Flood All Borough Police and Administration

FEMA HMGP and FMA, Department of Justice grant

Increase resiliency, continuity of operations, reduce flood losses

$10 million+

5 years+

Medium SIP PP, ES

Solution: While the building itself is not located in a floodplain, during heavy rain, the police department portion of the municipal building sustains flood damage. The building cannot be elevated due to its age. The Borough will construct a new municipal building complex outside of the floodplain. This will protect the structure and contents from flood damages.


Education and Outreach on Safe Generator Use

Problem: While the Borough has various education and outreach materials available to the community, there is limited information on the proper and safe use of

N/A Coastal Storm, Extreme Temperature, Flood, Severe

All Borough OEM and Administration

Municipal Budget, FEMA PDM

Increase awareness of residents

$20,000 Within 4 years

High EAP PI



Initiative Number

Mitigation Initiative

Name Description of the Problem

and Solution

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Hazard(s) to be

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generators residents may use during power outages.

Weather, Severe Winter Weather

Solution: Develop educational and outreach material to issue to residents on using generators during a power outage. This information will include how to use generators at home, what laws the Borough has in place for using generators, preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, and the types of hazards associated with generators.


Dry Floodproof the Police Department

Problem: The Borough's Police Department is located in a low-lying area and could be surrounded by flood waters in a severe storm as the Molly Ann Brook could flow over Overlook Avenue to either side of the Municipal Building. During heavy rain events, the building sustains flood damage. Each time, the Borough has to relocate equipment to protect. The electrical panels and communications for the police department are located in the basement. If flooded, the system would not be functional. At this time, there is no options to relocated this equipment above ground.

Existing Flood, Coastal Storm, Severe Weather

Police Department

Municipal Budget

Continuity of operations, protects essential equipment

$25,000 Within 2 years

High SIP PP, ES

Solution: Dry floodproof the police department portion of the municipal complex. Sealants will be applied to the walls where water typically enters the building during a flood event.

Notes:



Acronyms and Abbreviations: Potential FEMA HMA Funding Sources: Timeline:CAV Community Assistance VisitCRS Community Rating System DPW Department of Public Works FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FPA Floodplain Administrator HMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance N/A Not applicable NFIP National Flood Insurance Program OEM Office of Emergency Management

FMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program HMGP Hazard Mitigation Grant Program PDM Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program

The time required for completion of the project upon implementation

Cost: The estimated cost for implementation.

Benefits: A description of the estimated benefits, either quantitative and/or qualitative.

Mitigation Category:

Local Plans and Regulations (LPR) – These actions include government authorities, policies or codes that influence the way land and buildings are being developed and built.

Structure and Infrastructure Project (SIP) - These actions involve modifying existing structures and infrastructure to protect them from a hazard or remove them from a hazard area. This could apply to public or private structures as well as critical facilities and infrastructure. This type of action also involves projects to construct manmade structures to reduce the impact of hazards.

Natural Systems Protection (NSP) – These are actions that minimize damage and losses and preserve or restore the functions of natural systems.

Education and Awareness Programs (EAP) – These are actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. These actions may also include participation in national programs, such as StormReady and Firewise Communities.

CRS Category:

Preventative Measures (PR) - Government, administrative or regulatory actions, or processes that influence the way land and buildings are developed and built. Examples include planning and zoning, floodplain local laws, capital improvement programs, open space preservation, and storm water management regulations.

Property Protection (PP) - These actions include public activities to reduce hazard losses or actions that involve (1) modification of existing buildings or structures to protect them from a hazard or (2) removal of the structures from the hazard area. Examples include acquisition, elevation, relocation, structural retrofits, storm shutters, and shatter-resistant glass.

Public Information (PI) - Actions to inform and educate citizens, elected officials, and property owners about hazards and potential ways to mitigate them. Actions include outreach projects, real estate disclosure, hazard information centers, and educational programs for school-age children and adults.

Natural Resource Protection (NR) - Actions that minimize hazard loss and preserve or restore the functions of natural systems. Actions include sediment and erosion control, stream corridor restoration, watershed management, forest and vegetation management, and wetland restoration and preservation.

Structural Flood Control Projects (SP) - Actions that involve the construction of structures to reduce the impact of a hazard. Structures include dams, setback levees, floodwalls, retaining walls, and safe rooms.

Emergency Services (ES) - Actions that protect people and property during and immediately following a disaster or hazard event. Services include warning systems, emergency response services, and the protection of essential facilities.

Table 9.7-16. Summary of Prioritization of Actions

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Education and Outreach on Safe Generator Use

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 12 High


Dry Floodproof the Police Department

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 11 High

Notes: Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy) conveys guidance on prioritizing mitigation actions.



Table 9.7-17. Analysis of Mitigation Actions by Hazard and Category

Hazard Prevention Property

Protection

Public Education

and Awareness

Natural Resource

Protection Emergency

Services Structural

Projects Climate

Resilient

Community Capacity Building

Coastal Storm

-003 -002 -003 -003

Dam Failure

Disease Outbreak

Drought

Earthquake

Extreme Temperature

-002

Flood -001, -003 -002 -001, -003 -001, -003

Geological Hazard

Hazardous Substances

Severe Weather

-003 -002 -003 -003

Severe Winter Weather

-002

Wildfire

Note: Section 6 (Mitigation Strategy) provides for an explanation of the mitigation categories.

RED = high ranked hazard

ORANGE = medium ranked hazard

YELLOW = low ranked hazard

9.7.8 Staff and Local Stakeholder Involvement in Annex Development

The Borough of North Haledon followed the planning process described in Section 2 (Planning Process). This

annex was developed over the course of several months with input from many jurisdiction representatives. All

departments were asked to contribute to the annex development through reviewing and contributing to the capability

assessment, reporting on the status of previously identified actions, and participating in action identification and

prioritization. The following table summarizes who participated and in what capacity. Additional documentation

on the municipality’s planning process through Planning Partnership meetings is included in Section 2 (Planning

Process) and Appendix C (Meeting Documentation).

Table 9.7-18. Contributors to the Annex

Entity Title Method of Participation

Lt. Anthony Conforti Asst. OEM Coordinator Attended meetings, provided input on annex, identified mitigation strategies



Figure 9.7-1. Borough of North Haledon Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 1



Figure 9.7-2. Borough of North Haledon Hazard Area Extent and Location Map 2



Action Worksheet

Project Name: Relocating the Municipal Building

Project Number: 2020-NORTH HALEDON-001

Risk / Vulnerability

Hazard(s) of Concern: Flood

Description of the Problem:

The Borough's Police Department is located in a low-lying area and could be surrounded by flood waters in a severe storm as the Molly Ann Brook could flow over Overlook Avenue to either side of the Municipal Building. The property is located in the floodplain; however, the building is not. During heavy rain events, the building sustains flood damage. Each time, the Borough has to relocate equipment to protect. The electrical panels and communications for the police department are located in the basement. If flooded, the system would not be functional. At this time, there is no options to relocated this equipment above ground.

Action or Project Intended for Implementation

Description of the Solution:

While the building itself is not located in a floodplain, during heavy rain, the police department portion of the municipal building sustains flood damage. The building cannot be elevated due to its age. The Borough will construct a new municipal building complex outside of the floodplain. This will protect the structure and contents from flood damages.

Is this project related to a Critical Facility or Lifeline?

Yes No

Level of Protection: 100-year Estimated Benefits (losses avoided):

Increase resiliency, continuity of operations, reduce flood losses

Useful Life: 50 years Goals Met: All

Estimated Cost: $10 million+ ` SIP

Plan for Implementation

Prioritization: Medium Desired Timeframe for Implementation:

5 years+

Estimated Time Required for Project Implementation:

5 years+ Potential Funding Sources:

FEMA HMGP and FMA, Department of Justice grant

Responsible Organization:

Borough Police and Administration

Local Planning Mechanisms to be Used in Implementation if any:

Hazard Mitigation

Three Alternatives Considered (including No Action)

Alternatives:

Action Estimated Cost Evaluation No Action $0 Current problem continues

Elevate building $1 million+

Not feasible; building cannot be elevated; police

vehicles will still be vulnerable to flood damage

Install floodproof doors ~$10,000

Provides protection to the inside of the station but not any infrastructure

outside the building Progress Report (for plan maintenance)

Date of Status Report:

Report of Progress:

Update Evaluation of the Problem and/or Solution:



Action Worksheet

Project Name: Relocating the Municipal Building

Project Number: 2020-NORTH HALEDON-001

Criteria Numeric Rank

(-1, 0, 1) Provide brief rationale for numeric rank when

appropriate

Life Safety 1 Provides continuity of operations of equipment to help

residents

Property Protection 1 Protects equipment, essential services, and structure from

flood damage

Cost-Effectiveness 1

Technical 1

Political 1 There is political support for this project

Legal 1

Fiscal 0 Borough would need grant funding to complete

Environmental 0

Social 0

Administrative 1 Administrative support for this project

Multi-Hazard 0 Flood

Timeline 0 Long term project

Agency Champion 1

Other Community Objectives

0

Total 8

Priority (High/Med/Low)

Medium