September 25, 2024 / By mobanmarket
BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Bloomfield took a big step towards addressing the ongoing problem of stormwater management this week with the formation of a Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee.
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The move comes about a month after the town saw a wave of severe flooding, which caused havoc throughout the region. Although nobody was injured in Bloomfield, the town’s nearby neighbor of Belleville saw tragedy strike when a 63-year-old man was found dead amid the flood waters. See Related: Epic Flooding Soaks Essex County, Sends Rescuers Scrambling (PHOTOS)
Multiple residents have spoken about the issue at previous town council meetings, and on Monday, the council took action.
The resolution approved this week will create a committee that will try to draw a bead on the problem – and brainstorm potential solutions.
Duties of the committee will include:
As per the resolution, the committee will be composed of seven members of the public, appointed by the mayor with the consent of the township council. These members will serve staggered terms of one, two or three years, with future appointments set for three-year terms. People who live in flood-prone areas and experts with flood management, engineering or environmental science experience will be prioritized for membership on the committee.
So far, there has been wide interest in joining, town council members reported at Monday’s meeting. To apply for a position on the committee, email the Office of the Mayor at [email protected] with a resume by the end of day on Friday, Sept. 27.
“Now is the time to act on stormwater management and flood mitigation in Bloomfield – our town’s new Flood Mitigation Advisory Committee is a testament to the advocacy and dedication of Bloomfield residents, who expressed this need for action,” Mayor Ted Gamble said.
“I am thankful to all of these residents and my council colleagues for the creation and support of this much-needed, proactive effort that will help us better prepare for, and recover from, the heavy storms we know are coming more and more frequently due to climate change,” Gamble added.
Watch meeting footage below and read the full resolution underneath (video is cued to the vote on the flood committee ordinance).
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