Atlantic Highl Highlands ands
FEMA | Highlands Recovery
Highlands, NJ has unique geography that creates numerous hazard mitigation issues. The borough can be split into two sections; the hills and the lowlands. The hills include part of Mt. Mitchell at 226 ft. above sea level. The lowlands on the other hand are less than 20 ft. above sea level. The lowlands are susceptible to flooding and were significantly hit during Sandy. The highlands on the other hand are unstable and prone to slumping. Mitigation projects were developed to mitigate these issues. These graphics were developed to illustrate the extent of the problem and potential solutions.