Englewood Cliffs hurricane guide¶
Englewood Cliffs is a Bergen County borough on the Hudson River Palisades. Its Flood Management page describes stormwater flooding, notes that Hurricane Ida in 2021 brought a rainfall total between a 200-year and a 500-year storm, and explains FEMA flood map, insurance and property protection steps. The borough also runs an alerts page and an emergency management office.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Borough of Englewood Cliffs. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: englewoodcliffsnj.org
What to know in Englewood Cliffs¶
- The borough's Flood Management page says Hurricane Ida was a 200- to 500-year storm because 3.42 inches of rain fell within one hour, and lists FEMA's steps for homeowners: know your risk with FEMA's flood map, and insure your property.
- The borough says its Public Works clears catch basins and stormwater drains on a regular schedule, with extra maintenance before an expected heavy storm.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Borough Hall | 201-569-5252 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 201-569-8300 | For general police information that is not an emergency. |
| Public Works | 201-568-0242 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Office of Emergency Management | 201-468-3138 | Listed by the borough for help in an extreme weather event. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Englewood Cliffs Alerts and Advisories: The borough's emergency alerts page, with a Sign Up for Alerts form. Website.
- Englewood Cliffs Flood Management: The borough's flood page, with FEMA flood map and insurance steps. Website.
- Englewood Cliffs Office of Emergency Management: The borough's emergency management page. Website.
County services that cover Englewood Cliffs¶
Bergen County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Englewood Cliffs. 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://englewoodcliffsnj.org/departments/public_works/flood_management.php
- https://englewoodcliffsnj.org/
- https://englewoodcliffsnj.org/departments/police.php
- https://englewoodcliffsnj.org/departments/public_works/index.php
- https://englewoodcliffsnj.org/departments/office_of_emergency_management/alerts.php
- https://englewoodcliffsnj.org/departments/office_of_emergency_management/index.php