Updates & Reports

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

The Warren Township Office of Emergency Management is requesting the assistance of residents to provide unopened hand sanitizer and packaged disinfectant wipes for use by the Warren Township First Responders, which includes the Police Department, Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Our First Responders require these materials to stay safe at this time. As you might be aware, these materials are not available through commercial or government stockpiles.

Additionally, First Responders are also seeking N95 Respirator masks.

Residents who can provide assistance are urged to contact Jane Asch, Office of Emergency Management Coordinator at 908-753-8000, ext. 262.

Updates

• Mayor Marion has issued an Emergency Declaration for Warren Township (PDF).
• Governor Murphy has issued an Executive Order (PDF) for the State of New Jersey.
• The Warren Town Hall will be closed to the public Tuesday march 17 until further notice.
• The Warren Park and Ride has been suspended until further notice.
• Municipal Court is suspended for 2 weeks starting March 16. View Details on Municipal Court Suspension (PDF).
• Somerset County Recycling curbside pickup resumes Thursday March 19, 2020.
• Warren Township Orders Field Closures (PDF).
• The Warren Library is closed.
• All payments of any kind are to be placed in the red lock box in the Town Hall Lobby Vestibule. This box will be emptied once a day by staff.
• The Warren Police Department issued a directive: citizens should contact the police by phone, 908-753-1000, for non-emergencies. Read Chief Keane's full announcement (PDF).
• New Jersey Hopeline Suicide Prevention Warm line: 855-654-6735 and Online Chat Forum.

Residents can obtain important information about the COVID-19 Pandemic by checking the Warren Township website and the Warren Public Access Channel (Verizon Channel 44, Cablevision/Altice Channel 15).

The Warren Township Committee Office of Emergency Management and Health Officials continue to meet and coordinate information to best assist and provide for the safety of the residents of Warren.