WABC News in Oakland

WABC News came to Oakland for a story about community, volunteerism, and neighbor helping neighbor…..that’s exactly what they found. WABC News covered the relief efforts in Oakland, and interviewed volunteers April Masefield, Elizabeth Benducci, Tina Albrecht, and Jennifer Goodwin. Also included in the interview is a resident impacted by the […]


Flood Center in Action

The relief operations for flood victims are ongoing at the Flood Center located in the old TV Doctor shop on Ramapo Valley Rd. Those who can help are helping those who need it, either through dropping off donations or through their time. (Watch news story on OaklandFloodNJ.com at ABC News) […]


Helping Oakland Kids 1

Adults in Oakland have been spanning out to help victims with the clean-up and donations, and the kids of Oakland are doing the same. In Oakland, a bunch of young girls and boys  took action to help victims of the Irene flood. Seeking to help friends, neighbors and other residents, […]


NJ Disaster Relief

Oakland flood victims can apply for federal funds. FEMA said that residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated counties can begin applying for assistance


Relief Efforts – UPDATED 4

DONATE ONLINE: A new group consisting of many local Oakland organizations has been formed to help the residents of Oakland who have been affected by Hurricane Irene. Donate time, money, services or supplies.


Ramapo Oil Spill -UPDATED 3

UPDATE: “I’m very sure there’s no problems now,” said Mayor John DaPuzzo, referring to Mahwah’s drinking water supply. “The product is lighter than water, so it stays on the surface.” Oakland announced through a reverse 911 call that there are no signs that the water supply has been compromised, and tests to monitor the situation will be ongoing.