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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.
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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Reminder: New Lead-Based Paint Inspection Requirements Become Effective July 22
Please remember, the new lead-based paint inspection requirements pursuant to P.L.2021, c.182, are becoming effective July 22, 2022. Municipalities that fail to comply with inspection requirements may be subject to a penalty of up to $1,000 per week. Read on... -
State Launches Healthy Community Planning Website
The NJDOH and the NJDEP announced the launch of the Healthy Community Planning New Jersey website providing municipal-level reports to help local governments better understand and address environmental threats to public health faced by their communities. Read on... -
USDA Authorizes COVID Vaccine for Children
On June 17, the United States Food and Drug Administration (USDA) authorized both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for children 6 years of age or under. 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.