Emergency Management Council

The State of New Jersey requires that the Mayor of every municipality appoint an Emergency Management Council to coordinate all disaster control activities. The council is comprised of members representing of both public sector and private sector organizations and meets 2-3 times per year to review the Emergency Operations Plan.

Organization Representative
South Hackensack EMC Michael J.Ward
South Hackensack DEMC Police Chief Robert Chinchar
Director of Welfare County of Bergen
Chief of Police Robert Chinchar
Public Relations Dept. Donna L. Gambutti
Superintendent of DPW Guy Picone
School Principal Jason Chirichella
Fire Department Chief Carmine Maceri
Mayor Yris Encarnacion
Health Officer County of Gergen
Red Cross North Jersey Region
Media The Bergen Record
Tax Assessor Angela Mattiace
Private Facilities Rick McGraff
Clergy Pastor Phil Chorlian