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County non-essential offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017 in observance of Memorial Day.
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Located in the heart of the Northeast Corridor, Salem County is the Gateway to New Jersey. Visit us and Discover the Possibilities that exist in Salem County, New Jersey. This website is another step toward making Salem County government open, accessible and responsible, one of our key priorities.
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The Salem County Office on Aging and Disability Services held their annual Silver Fox Tea on May 17th, the ladies had a wonderful time! Salem County Office on Aging
Have you signed up to be on the "Key Communicators" email list? Become part of the Connect * Communicate * Share! Self register on our website. Registration can be found on the right-hand column of the home page.
Salem County Government shared their event.
Salem County Salutes Our Armed Forces Enslitees Ceremony
June 1, 2017, 6:00pm - June 1, 2017, 6:00pm
This event is to recognize those who are entering the armed forces. We encourage the public to attend and thank those who have made a committment to serve our country. Salem Community College will offer one free 3-credit course (tuition only) to the enlistees attending this event. The offer will be valid upon completion of military service. The Salem American Legion Band will be performing. Are you or do you know someone who should be recognized? Contact us by May 25 at (856) 935-7510, Ext. 8203 or email: Brenda.Banks@salemcountynj.gov
Do you need more Emergency Preparedness information or need to register your telephone number for emergency notifications?
Visit the Salem County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Management website: www.READYSALEM.ORG
Click the sign up in the orange bar to register for Swiftreach emergency notifications.
Note message included in the Sheriff's May 24 Media Release: current vendor database contains landline phones (Verizon, ATT, etc) not cellular or IP phones. You can self register as many phone numbers, text, and email contacts for your family as needed. The secure account allows you to modify contact information if the need arises.
Do you know what to do in an emergency? Keep reading and follow the link!
The utility and state, county and local emergency management officials have placed online detailed plans in place of what to do should there be an actual emergency at one of the plants.
These plans focus on the 10 mile emergency planning zone established around nuclear generating complex in Salem County.
www.pseg.com/family/power/nuclear/pdf/nuclear_ep_brochure.pdf
Salem County Government shared Salem County (NJ) Department of Emergency Services's photo.
Please see the information in the letter to assist you with emergency planning.
Salem County Government shared New Jersey Office of Emergency Management's photo.
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management is investigating exactly how and why the erroneous emergency alert message was sent on 05/23/17. In the meantime, we have received excellent questions on how you and your family can be prepared for emergencies in the future. We encourage families to build an emergency kit for their home should they need to shelter in place, pack a go-bag in case they need to leave their home with little or no notice, and make a communication plan together. Need help getting started? Visit www.ready.nj.gov to get prepared today! Emergency Preparedness Around New Jersey's Nuclear Generating Stations New Jersey has nuclear generating stations in Salem County (the Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations) and in Ocean County (the Oyster Creek Generating Station). The information on these pages will keep your family aware of what to do in the unlikely event of an emergency at one of these stations. This information is part of a comprehensive safety program designed by the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, PSEG Nuclear LLC (the operator of the Salem and Hope Creek Generating Stations), and Exelon Nuclear (the operator of the Oyster Creek Generating Station). All residents in the areas of New Jersey ’s nuclear generating stations should become familiar with this information and keep it handy, just as you would with medical, police, fire and emergency directions. By understanding this information, you are taking an important step for your family’s safety. To obtain this information visit www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/emb_nuclear_generating_stations.html Preparedness is for everyone! Include pets in your emergency plans. Visit www.animalemergency.nj.gov to find out how to prepare your pets for emergencies. If you or your neighbor has special needs the time to prepare is now. Be sure to visit Register Ready, New Jersey's Special Needs Registry for Disaster Planning. To get started visit www.registerready.nj.gov #ReadyNJ #SafetyFirst #Preparedness #NJSP
Notice: There was an erroneous message sent out by the state, there is NO NUCLEAR EMERGENCY! No action is required by the public.
The Pennsville Women's Club held their annual Honor Garden Memorial Service yesterday, May 20th. Special Honorees were Corporal Fances Kelly, retired US Army and 2nd Lt. Jane Underkoffler, retired Air Force. Freeholder Director Bob Vanderslice and Veterans Director Joe Hannagan, along with Mayor Rob McDade and Committeeman Marc Chastain presented certificates to the honorees for their service. Thank you to Pennsville resident and Women's Club member, Marsha McDade for sharing these pictures.
Pennsville VFW hosted their Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony yesterday, May 20th. Freeholder Director Bob Vanderslice and Freeholder Scott Grissom participated in the festivities. Thank you to Marsha McDade, Pennsville resident for sharing these pictures.
"I was honored to give the Pennsville VFW Memorial Day speech today. Freeholder Griscom joined me in laying a wreath at the monument at the end of the ceremony. Thank you to the Pennsville VFW and all who organized this special day as an opportunity to observe Memorial Day and remember all our fallen Veterans who died while serving in our country's armed forces," Director Bob Vanderslice.
What to do this weekend? Discover Salem County this weekend and remember to pay tribute this Memorial Day.
Pennsville VFW hosts their annual Memorial Parade today, 10:00 AM with ceremony following. Women's Club will hold their ceremony at 1:00 PM at the Riverview Beach Park.
You can Discover Salem County this weekend! There are lots of opportunities! Look for the Arts in Bloom signs throughout the county and discover our local artists (free).
