Hurricane Sandy - and Emergency Preparation & Safety
NJ Emergency Resources & Info
NJ Office of Emergency Management - tips for emergency preparedness, updates & links for more information
Coastal Evacuation Routes - The maps show the various State roads that have been identified as potential Evacuation Routes for coastal emergencies such as approaching Tropical Storms or Hurricanes NJ Office Homeland Security NJ Office of Emergency Management Governor Christie's homepage Hurricane Sandy & Recovery
Post-Flood Clean Up - very informational packet from the Red Cross with everything from drying up your home to seeking financial assistance
FEMA - includes state-disaster pages, including federal aid programs for NJ & applying for assistance Flooding clean-up - Washington State Department of Health offers basic tips for cleaning a flooded basement NJ.com - for the latest Hurricane stories & videos including Obama declaring NJ a major disaster area NJ101.5 - with news updates, Irene's aftermath & more Also see below for general resources and hurricane preparation General Tips & Resources
Make an Emergency Kit & a Plan- essentials to have in your kit and tips for making a plan before an emergency prepared by the American Red Cross
American Red Cross - lots of tips & resources for basic first aid to preparing or recovering from a disaster; practically any emergency, from landslides to pet safety to power outages is listed here Preparing for your pet - NJ Office of Emergency Management offers tips for including your pets in your emergency plans Fire Prevention & Planning - ParenthoodNJ's resource page specifically for fire prevention, including kid-friendly sites |
Involving Kids in Emergency Prep
Let's Get Ready! - videos, games & downloadable activities offered by Sesame Street to help parents work with their children to prepare for emergency situations
Ready Kids - helps kids in grades 4-5 learn how to prepare for emergencies Natural Disasters
Hurricane Safety Checklist - American Red Cross provides a checklist for supplies to gather, how to prepare your home & family; also tips on other ways to prepare before a Hurricane and returning home after a hurricane or flood
Flood Smart - resources include assessing your flood risks and preparation before a flood Ready America - resource for families on preparing for floods, preparing before a hurricane, fire prevention & prep & more; also there is Ready Kids, an online tool to help parents and teachers educate children in grades 4-5 about emergencies and how they can help get their family prepared |
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