The Office of Emergency Management is charged with the responsibility to help the Borough of Chatham prepare for, respond to, and help recover from disasters. Disasters may be of natural origin or man made. The most common natural events are winter and tropical storms. Their impact may range from mild to devastating. Disasters may occur at any time or place. In the event of a major event the local Office of Emergency Management serves as the conduit between Borough and the State and Federal agencies.

Local Emergency Planning Council  (LEPC)    Anyone wishing information on the LEPC or the Office of Emergency Management may contact Bill Nauta, OEM Coordinator at  973-417-3042, or email  bnauta@chathamborough.org .

Chatham Borough Weather Forecast

National Hurricane Center -- Atlantic Weather Outlook

Federal Agencies

• Center for Disease Control (CDC)
• Department of Homeland Security
• Federal Emergency Management (FEMA)
• National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

For Emergencies

• Man-Made and Tecnological Disasters
• Shelter and Protective Actions
• Weather and Natural Disasters

State and County Agencies

• Cablevison
• JCP&L
• What to Do When You Experience a Power Outage
• Morris County Municipal Utilities Agency
• Morris County Office of Emergency Management
• Morris County Prosecutor's Office
• Morris County Red Cross Chapter
• NJ Office of Emergency Management
• PSE&G

Staying Informed

• Current Weater and Traffic
• Pet Safety
• Utilities Information
• Ways to Stay Informed
• Your Home's Electrical Sytem - Who Owns What