Emergency Management & Public Health

Center for Disease Control & Prevention

Resources on emergency preparedness and response.

Chemical Agents: Facts About Sheltering in Place

View information provided on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's website.

NJ Mosquito Control Association

Resources available for educating residents about mosquito and tick prevention.

Nixle

Nixle Connect is an application that allows the NJ State Police and the NJOEM to communicate with the public via text/SMS, email, and Internet posts. Register to receive messages by sending a text message with their zip code to 888777 (data rates may apply depending on your plan). Online registration is also available on the Nixle website.

NOAA Weather Radio

NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is a nationwide network of radio stations broadcasting continuous weather information directly from the nearest National Weather Service office, broadcasting warnings, watches and forecasts.

  1. Active notices for New Jersey. Specific weather forecasts, watches and warnings provided by The National Weather Service.

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  2. Read these resources provided on what to do before, during and after a blackout.

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  3. Preparing for Winter Weather Hazards Resources provided on NJOEM's website.

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  4. Peruse resources provided for planning and preparing for natural and man-made disasters. Information specific to New Jersey residents and protective actions.

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  5. National Flood Insurance Program: To reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures FEMA created the National Flood Insurance Program to provide insurance to property owners and encourage communities to adopt floodplain management regulations. Visit FEMA's website for information on this program.

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  6. Access information about Hurricanes.

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  7. Find information about Earthquakes from various sources.

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  8. America’s PrepareAthon! is a campaign organized by FEMA to increase individual and community preparedness and resilience.

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  9. Be prepared for a tornado. FEMA tornado information sheet.

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  10. Pandemic Influenza

    Basic Preparedness for what to do before, during, and after an influenza pandemic.
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