Emergency Procedures in the Borough of Wanaque:
Since 9/11, both school districts and St. Francis School have been working with the Borough's Office of Emergency Management, and have established plans to act when necessary. The Police Department, First Aid Squad, Fire Department, Health Department and various Passaic County departments have been trained in appropriate response measures. While details such as shelters and evacuation routes are in place, the specific situation will dictate the response. Remain calm and follow the directions you receive. Information will come from many sources, including:
- WGHT Radio - 1500 AM - Local news specific to our area - Keep a battery- operated radio available
- Borough of Wanaque information line at:
973-839-3000, extension: 7149
- Local websites:
- Cablevision public access stations
- Local news channels, including
News12 New Jersey and New Jersey Network
- New Jersey Homeland Security:
- Federal government websites, including:
In case of an incident or a code Red declaration, don't panic. Your children may be safest at school. All teachers have been trained to address these situations. Listen to the radio for instructions. Your local government and schools are prepared to act should the need arise. With calmness and cooperation, we will make it through these trying times.
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