Hurricane Season Readiness
The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management
(NJOEM) has asked Ken Short, the Mayor of Washington Township,
to provide the residents of Washington Township with some important
information regarding this hurricane season.
Hurricane season runs from approximately June
1 through November 20, but as demonstrated by the 2005 season (including
Hurricane Katrina) this time frame can vary. For New Jersey, the
peak time for hurricanes and tropical storms runs from mid-August
through the end of October.
NJOEM recommends the following readiness
steps:
- “Get a Kit” of emergency supplies – the
items that will help you stay self-sufficient for up to three
days (72 hours), if needed.
- “Make a Plan” for what you and your
family will do during an emergency – this includes knowing
how to evacuate and how to Shelter-in-Place.
- “Stay Informed” of possible threats – especially during Hurricane Season. Tune
into your local media outlets for the latest breaking weather news.
In the event of an emergency a battery powered radio is a great tool.
Additional
information on the hurricane season is available at: .
|
