Hurricane Awareness
Be prepared now and learn what to do before a hurricane strikes, how to stay safe during the event, and where to find help when you need it.
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After the Storm
Check out tips on what you should do or be doing after the storm has passed.
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Be Prepared & Have a Plan
Being prepared and having a plan often means the difference between life and death during weather events like hurricanes.
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Evacuation
Gather information about what to do if an evacuation is ordered during or before a hurricane event.
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Hurricane Scale
Review a listing of the categories of hurricane, and learn how a storm's category is determined.
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Inland Flooding
Learn more about the dangers of inland flooding and what you can do to stay safe when it occurs during a hurricane event.
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Terms to Know
Become familiar with storm-related terminology for improved awareness of conditions and developing storms.
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Tropical Storm Classifications
Find out how tropical storms are classified, and learn about the definition of hurricanes in specific.
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Understand the Warnings
Examine a list of differences between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning, as well as tips on what should be done during both.
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Weathering the Storm
Observe some tips and tricks for weathering hurricanes from your home, at work, and what to do if the winds get stronger.
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Office of Emergency Management
Physical Address
402 Springdale Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07017
Phone: 973-677-8924Fax: 973-677-8924
- National Weather Service - Hurricane Preparedness
- New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety - Hurricane Preparedness
- Department of Homeland Security - Hurricanes
- National Safety Council - Emergency Preparedness
- American Red Cross - Prepare for Emergencies
- Association of State Floodplain Managers
- Department of Homeland Security - Kids: Know the Facts, Be Empowered!