Council Candidate Demands Stronger Emergency Preparedness, Reliable Backup Power, and Fiscal Accountability to Protect Clifton Families
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CLIFTON, NJ — October 28, 2026 — Clifton City Council candidate Tafari Anderson is calling for a comprehensive review of the city’s emergency power preparedness following reports that the Pentagon is strengthening military installations against prolonged disruptions to electricity, water, fuel, and communications.
“The Pentagon recognizes that dependable infrastructure is essential to national security,” Anderson stated. “Clifton must apply that same principle to protecting our residents, emergency responders, and essential municipal services.”
The Department of Defense’s FORTRESS initiative seeks to improve military infrastructure resilience, with reports describing plans for major installations to sustain operations independently for extended periods.
Although federal officials have not announced an imminent nationwide blackout, Anderson believes responsible local government must prepare for foreseeable emergencies rather than wait for a crisis.
Anderson is calling for an assessment of backup power at police and fire facilities, emergency communications centers, water and wastewater infrastructure, and other critical municipal operations.
He also supports reviewing fuel availability, emergency communications, coordination with utility providers, and assistance for seniors and medically vulnerable residents.
“Emergency preparedness is not about spreading fear. It is about protecting lives, preventing unnecessary disruption, and ensuring government fulfills its most basic responsibilities,” Anderson said.
Anderson emphasized that improvements must follow a transparent, risk-based spending plan that prioritizes existing resources, available grants, and measurable results.
“Clifton taxpayers deserve practical preparedness, not another excuse for wasteful spending,” Anderson concluded. “Protect our infrastructure, strengthen emergency readiness, and put residents’ safety first.”
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