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New Milford hurricane guide

New Milford is a borough in Bergen County. The borough site has Emergency Services and Flood Resources pages, including flood insurance information, and a stormwater information page. See the Bergen County page for county agencies and alerts.

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 New Milford. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.

Official website: newmilfordnj.gov

Emergency and information numbers

Service Number Notes
Emergency 911 Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger.
Borough Hall 201-967-5044 Office line. Not for emergencies.
Police Department 201-261-1400 For police matters that are not emergencies.

Official alerts and information

  • New Milford Flood Resources: The borough's flood resources page. It explains that a flood insurance policy generally does not take effect until 30 days after purchase. Website.
  • New Milford Emergency Services: The borough's emergency services page, with police and fire contacts. Website.
  • New Milford Stormwater Information: The borough's stormwater information page. Website.

County services that cover New Milford

Bergen County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in New Milford. 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.

Sources

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