Edgewater hurricane guide¶

Edgewater is a borough on the Hudson River in Bergen County. Its pages read describe emergency management through the police chief and the borough plan, and the borough offers Smart 911 alerts. They do not describe hurricane or flood plans, so see the Bergen County page for county agencies.

Official website: edgewaternj.org

What to know in Edgewater¶

• The borough says the Chief of Police is also Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator, and names the Bergen County Office of Emergency Management as a key resource during an emergency.

Emergency and information numbers¶

Official alerts and information¶

• Edgewater Smart 911 alerts: Free borough emergency notifications. Sign up before a storm. Website.
• Edgewater emergency management resources: The borough's emergency management page. Website.

County services that cover Edgewater¶

Bergen County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Edgewater. The Bergen County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.

• Swift911 (Bergen County alerts): Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. The sign-up link, called Swift 911, is in the Quick Links on the Sheriff's Office page for the county Office of Emergency Management. Website.
• Bergen County Office of Emergency Management: The county's official emergency management page. Website.

Related guides¶

• Should I evacuate?
• What to expect at a hurricane shelter
• Hurricane supply list
• After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
• Insurance claims and disaster aid

Sources¶

Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.

• https://www.edgewaternj.org/205/Emergency-Management-Resources
• https://www.edgewaternj.org/254/Emergency-Notification-PSAs
• https://www.edgewaternj.org/200/Police-Department
• https://www.edgewaternj.org/164/Public-Works-Recycling