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The purpose of this chapter is to establish rules and regulations
for utilization of the Township's Notification System and to
designate those officials who are authorized to initiate the system.
[Ord. No. 306-12]
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and terms
shall have the meanings stated herein unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
Shall mean any Township department or public safety or civic
group that operates primarily for the benefit of Long Hill Township
residents, conduct regular meetings or events and that has been provided
access to the Non-Emergency Notification System pursuant to Township
policy.
Shall mean and include any declared emergency or other situation
which may directly or indirectly affect the public's health and
safety. Examples of emergencies include major traffic disruptions,
pervasive power outages, widespread flooding, significant and unusual
criminal activity and dangerous animals.
Shall mean and include any disruption to segments of the
Township population in which no harm or risk to the general health
and safety is perceived. Examples of non-disaster emergencies include
a school or building closure, cancellation of a prearranged event,
localized road closure, localized power outage and special notifications
to Township employee's or civic group members.
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The Township Emergency Notification System may only be initiated
by the Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Chief of Police, Lieutenant of Police
(or when both the Chief and the Lieutenant are unavailable the Police
Officer in Charge), Township Emergency Management Coordinator, Deputy
Emergency Management Coordinator, or Township Administrator.
b.Â
The Township Non-Disaster Emergency Notification System may be initiated
and used by approved Township employees and approved civic organization
leaders if a Township policy so authorizes.
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All messages broadcast on the Township Notification System shall
be uniform in voice and content and shall clearly identify the sender.
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The Township Administrator in consultation with the Communications
Advisory Committee, Police Department and the Township Emergency Management
Coordinator, may propose policies and procedures consistent with the
rules and regulations set forth in this chapter. Copies of proposed
policies and procedures shall be submitted to the Township Clerk who
shall distribute copies to the Township Committee for adoption.
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Anyone may opt out of the Township Notification System. Upon receiving
an opt-out request, the telephone number or numbers shall be removed
from future broadcasts within 30 days. Anyone wishing to opt out of
the system must fill out the Township waiver form stating that he/she
does not want to be called and submit it to the Township Clerk's
Office by mail, email or in person.
b.Â
Residents and local business owners shall be able to electronically
opt into the system and shall be allowed to add devices such as cell
phones.
c.Â
Residents shall be permitted to add additional persons living outside
Long Hill Township to the system.
d.Â
All information provided to the Township in connection with its Notification
System shall remain confidential and secure to the extent permitted
by law.