Emergency Management Committee

Purpose

This committee is responsible for for coordinating the activities of the Borough during major disasters, in collaboration with the Office of Emergency Management.

Members

Members serve a 1 year term, expiring December 31, 2024.

The Emergency Management Coordinator serves a 3 year term, expiring December 31, 2024.

Emergency Management Committee

  • Jason Kraska, OEM Coordinator
  • Bryan O'Neill, Deputy OEM Coordinator
  • Kevin Sluka, Deputy OEM Coordinator
  • Jim Barry, Rescue Squad Chief
  • Glen Denys, Borough Council Liaison
  • Laura Camisa, CERT Coordinator
  • Rodney Hadley, Public Works Director
  • Patty Hunt, Media Liaison
  • Brian Gallagher, Mayor
  • Dennis Manning, Police Chief
  • Dave Vallone, Sr, Fire Chief

Support team

  • Scott Skrivanek, OEM Planner
  • Robert Lynn, OEM Support Specialist
  • Pat Mannion, Shelter Coordinator
  • Frank McAleavy, Planning Support
  • Jeremy Susser, Planning/Logistics Support

Advisors and liaisons

  • CJ Cruz, RWJUH-Somerset Liaison
  • Arielle Denrich, Somerville BOE Liaison
  • Ben Macey, Somerville Civic League
  • Natalie Pineiro, DSA Liaison
  • Kevin Sluka, Borough Administrator-Admin Liaison
  • Benjamin Strong, Somerset County Health Liaison

Community Animal Response Team (CERT)

Members serve a 1 year term, expiring December 31, 2024.

  • Kevin Sluka
  • Alicia Danis
  • Arianna Macey

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

Somerville representatives to the regional team:

  • Jason Kraska, OEM Coordinator
  • Bob Lynn, Fire Marshal
  • Darrin DiPalma, Police Representative
  • Nancy Harris, PSE&G
  • Doug O'Hare, Verizon

Contact

Jason Kraska
Emergency Management Coordinator

(908) 725-0331
ext. 7322
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