Hurricanes never strike the mid-Atlantic states, right?
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Turns out that June 1 marks the start of another hurricane season, which extends through Nov. 30. And it’s likely to be an active one, according to the the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and other forecasters.
This is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and Morristown’s Office of Emergency Management offers the following contacts and tips, in case any of Sandy’s relatives pay a visit.
Of course, your first stop for emergency information is right here, at MorristownGreen.com.
From the Morristown OEM:
STAY INFORMED
On The Web: www.townofmorristown.org
Nixle: Online registration is also available at: www.nixle.com.
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/MorristownOEM
Radio- WJSV 90.5 FM broadcasting from Morristown High School (During disasters)
Disaster Hotline: 973-796-1911
Follow us on Twitter- @MorristownOEM
National Weather Service – https://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/phi/
National Hurricane Center – https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
NJ 2-1-1 – NJ Residents can dial 2-1-1, toll-free, for preparedness and
disaster-related info 24/7 or www.nj211.org
American Red Cross – https://www.redcross.org/
Text HURRICANE to 43362 (4FEMA) to receive hurricane safety tips directly to your cell phone (standard message and data rates apply). See the full list of safety tips you can signup for.
Federal Emergency Management Agency – www.ready.gov
MAKE A PLAN
The following safety information is from the New Jersey OEM Hurricane Survival Guide. https://www.state.nj.us/njoem/plan/pdf/081412_hurricane_surviveguide.pdf
Get together with your family and create a communications plan ahead of
time. This will help you and your family to connect as quickly and easily as
possible after the storm.
Keep a written record of all important phone numbers.
Designate an individual outside of the state to serve as a family point of contact.
(After a disaster it is often easier to call out-of-state than within the affected
area.)
Make sure that all family members know who this person is and how to contact
them.
After a disaster or evacuation, all family members should make contact with
the designated individual. Try choosing a certain time for everyone to meet.
BUILD A HURRICANE KIT
Use these suggestions as a guide for gathering your hurricane
supplies. Remember these critical points:
- Stock a 2 week supply of these emergency necessities.
- Store clean-up and repair supplies in a safe place.
- Make your hurricane kit portable in case you need to evacuate.
- Don’t forget special supplies for babies, the elderly, and those with access or functional needs.
- Review homeowner’s or renter’s insurance plan as it relates to natural disasters.
