Resilient NJ
SolutionsLater this year, following the risk assessment phase of the Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities process, we will work together on developing detailed solutions to increase resilience and reduce flood risk. Your input now will contribute to the development of solutions. Below is some useful information about the process. This information will evolve as we get closer to this phase of the project.
Possible Resilience-Building Approaches
Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities brings together people who live, work, and play in the region, as well as resilience experts, local leaders, community organizations, and regional infrastructure entities. Together, they are working to develop solutions to reduce flood risk and build resilience to improve quality of life now and in the future. These solutions may take many forms. They might create physical change we can see or they might improve our governmental decision making processes, improve our codes and standards, increase access to information, or all of the above and anything in between depending on what the data and people say is needed.
When it comes to building resilience, there is no one size fits all approach. Because there are many potential ways to reduce risk, a comprehensive strategy will require a mix of tools and strategies at various scales, including physical projects, policies, and programs. Through this process we will be working together to develop strategies to reduce flood risk. Below are some examples of what form these strategies might take, but the final action plan will ultimately be shaped through collaboration and engagement.
Get Involved
If you live or work in Carteret, Old Bridge, Perth Amboy, South Amboy, Sayreville, South River, or Woodbridge, you are the most important stakeholder. Most likely, you have already been impacted by flooding in some way and the long-term effects of Resilient NJ Raritan River and Bay Communities will affect your community. Your input is vitally important to support development of an effective roadmap for flood reduction that will also improve the daily quality of life in your region.
GET RESILIENT NJ PROJECT UPDATES!
You can easily get project updates by signing up via the form below, or simply leave a voicemail with your comments on our project hotline at 732-661-3808. Staffing constraints do not allow for callbacks, but all comments will be reviewed and considered. Look forward to hearing from you!
Tell us what is important to you!
Take this survey so you can tell us about the places you value most in your neighborhood or areas where you have seen flooding.
Download the Irys app on your mobile phone to report current or past flooding, share your input directly to the project team, and get regular project updates. You can also plot your thoughts on our map!