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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. Visit their website for more information.
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Weather Forecasts, Watches & Warnings
Active Notices Active notices for New Jersey. Specific weather forecasts, watches and warnings provided by The National Weather Service.
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Power Outages
Read these resources provided on what to do before, during and after a blackout.
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Winter Weather Hazards
Preparing for Winter Weather Hazards Resources provided on NJOEM's website.
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Planning & Preparing for Hazards
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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Floods
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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Hurricanes
Access information about Hurricanes.
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Earthquakes
Find information about Earthquakes from various sources.
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PrepareAthon
America’s PrepareAthon! is a campaign organized by FEMA to increase individual and community preparedness and resilience.
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Tornadoes
Be prepared for a tornado. FEMA tornado information sheet.
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Tropical Storm Ida Recovery
Information resources for Tropical Storm Ida Recovery
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COVID-19 Resource Center
Information for local governments on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day Sample Resolution
October 6 is Knock Out Opioid Abuse Day. Please consider adopting a resolution similar to the League’s Sample Resolution. Read on... -
Register for Mental Health First Aid Classes
The Mayor Wellness Campaign is hosting two virtual training courses for Mental Health First Aid (MHFA), one for Adult Mental Health First Aid Training and the other Youth Mental Health First Aid Training. Read on... -
September Marks National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. NJOEM and NJDEP urge public officials to prepare their communities’ weather emergencies. Read on...
- FEMA Fact Sheets: Information on FEMA's various programs
- Red Cross Disaster & Safety Library: Information on 21 types of emergency situations and resources for each type of emergency, provided by the American Red Cross.
- New Jersey Office of Emergency Management Twitter
- New Jersey Office of Emergency Management Facebook
- Review, Update Your Insurance Policies: Guidance from FEMA on the importance of reviewing policies
- Emergency Management Grants: NJEMGrants.org tracks Emergency Management grants in New Jersey. The system manages the process from application through closeout.