Emergency Management Committee
Michael Stitley, OEM Coordinator 908-725-6900 x 22
Nick Stires, Borough Council Liaison
The Emergency Management Committee is chaired by Michael Stitley and is responsible to coordinate the activities of the Borough during major disasters. The committee includes representatives from the; Somerville Police Department, Somerville Fire Department, Somerville Rescue Squad, Borough Administrator's Office, Finance Department, Health Department, Public Works Department, Welfare Committee and a representative of the local media.
Pursuant to New Jersey State Law, every municipality must have an Emergency Management Committee appointed each year. This committee is responsible to have comprehensive plan in place to respond to the various types of natural disasters that may occur within the Borough of Somerville.
The Somerville Office of Emergency Management will ensure, through coordination and collaboration with County and local stakeholders that the borough is properly prepared for all natural and man-made emergencies and disasters that threatens our community. Provide education to our residents and businesses on how to properly prepare for emergencies and disasters and provide leadership and support to reduce the loss of life and property through an all-hazards emergency management program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
2012 Emergency Management Committee
- Michael Stitley, OEM Coordinator
Police Chief Dennis Manning-Deputy Coordinator
- Barry Van Horn-Deputy Coordinator
- Ken Utter-Deputy Coordinator
- Frank McAleavy-Deputy Coordinator
- Frank Vuoso- Deputy Coordinator
- Mayor Brian G. Gallagher
- Fire Chief, Greg Sheats
- EMS/Rescue Chief, Steve Weinman
- Clerk-Administrator, Kevin Sluka
- Chief Finance Officer, Janet Kelk
- Public Works Manager, Peter Hendershot
- Joseph Bakes, Media Representative
- Kathy Price, Somerset Medical Center Representative
- John Proskura
- Gary Falk
- Ken Cornell
- Scott Skrivanek
- Dan Puntillo
- Herb Hall, Ville TV Liaison