Garfield hurricane guide¶
Garfield is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey, along the Passaic River. The city's website carries flood protection information, including flood maps, the city flood damage ordinance, and the state Blue Acres program, which lets owners of flood-prone homes volunteer to sell to the state. Use 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 City of Garfield. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: garfieldnj.org
What to know in Garfield¶
- The state's Blue Acres program is a voluntary flood buyout program for homeowners whose homes were damaged by storms or are prone to future flooding. The city posts how to apply.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| City Hall | 973-546-2200 | Main city line, with department extensions. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 973-478-8500 | General non-emergency line. |
| Public works | 973-546-2200 | Department of Public Works, extension 4223. Sewer office is extension 4220. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Garfield Office of Emergency Management: The city emergency management page. Website.
- Garfield Flood Protection Information: Flood maps, the flood damage ordinance, and flood insurance notices are linked on the city homepage. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
The city's pages read do not describe shelters. Do not go to any site until the city or county says it is open. Read the Bergen County page for county agencies and shelter information.
County services that cover Garfield¶
Bergen County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Garfield. 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.