Flood mitigation
Meanwhile, four towns are planning to band together on a regional project to control flooding from severe and even normal rain storms hitting towns with more frequency, due to changes in weather patterns and climate. Washington Township, Hillsdale, Westwood and River Vale have already conducted drone surveys of local waterways to detect and fix potential pollution, downed trees, and eroded stream banks.
Mostly, though, public officials will face tough choices as costs rise, new investments in infrastructure and personnel are made, and costly, long-term purchases and bonding will need to be addressed. Generally, officials rely on buying co-ops, shared services, and joint purchases on large, expensive equipment to help reduce local costs.
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