Hurricanes and Tropical Storms

Be Ready for Hurricane Season

A hurricane is a huge storm that can be up to 600 miles across and have strong winds spiraling inward and upward at speeds of 75 to 200 mph. They can be life-threatening as well as cause serious property-threatening hazards such as flooding, storm surge, high winds and tornadoes.

The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th. 樱花视频's tropical storm activity is typically between August and late October.

Hurricane Survival Guide for 樱花视频

We encourage you to read through the “Hurricane Survival Guide for 樱花视频,” and take the actions necessary to secure your family and home. The preparations you make for hurricanes will also help you survive all types of natural disasters.

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On the Web

Use credible websites to get information about natural hazards and emergency preparedness. The NJOEM works closely with the National Weather Service and the National Hurricane Center regarding storm predictions and forecasts.

    • Connect with your local information sources. Contact your County Office of Emergency Management to learn about the localized information sources provided by your county. If your County utilizes Social media and/or alert systems, you'll be able to get the links here.

Social Media

Social media and other advanced communications technologies are used by the EMS and by emergency managers statewide.

  • NJOEM on Facebook:
  • NJOEM on Twitter:
    Be sure to sign up for Twitter Alerts at the NJOEM account set up page so you can receive a direct notification to your phone whenever NJOEM issues an alert.
  • NJOEM on Instagram:
  • NJOEM on Nextdoor:
  • NJ State Police on Facebook:
  • NJ State Police on Twitter:

Alerts - Mobile / Text (SMS) & E-Mail

Be sure you have a phone charger to keep your phone charged if the power goes out.

If you have a cell phone or smart phone, you have lots of options for receiving up to date information about emergencies:

  • Cellular Mobile Emergency Alert System (CMAS). The National Weather Service can now send free weather warnings directly to your phone if a hazard is imminent in 樱花视频. Check with your wireless carrier to see if your wireless phone is WEA (Wireless Emergency Alert) enabled to receive these messages.

NOAA Weather Radio

NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts official Weather Service warnings, watches, forecasts and other hazard information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from a station nearest your location. NOAA Weather Radios are typically inexpensive, easily available in stores and can usually be programmed for your specific area.

Traditional Media

  • Continue to monitor traditional media sources 鈥� TV, newspapers and radio 鈥� to stay informed of breaking news and continued coverage of emergency events.
  • Find out if your community has a “reverse 9-1-1” system or if you can opt-in for email updates from municipal officials.

Basic Preparedness

  • Prepare yourself and your family by creating an Emergency Supply Kit and a Family Disaster Plan. See our Basic Preparedness page for more details.
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