Please be advised Governor has declared a State of Emergency effective at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 9 in anticipation of severe storms causing hazardous weather conditions including heavy rain, high winds, and flash flooding.
Visit New Jersey Office of Emergency Management | ReadyNJ for important weather updates and safety information.
• Build an emergency kit/go-bag in case you have to leave immediately or if utility services are cut off.
• Learn how to receive weather alerts.
• If you live in areas prone to flooding, move vehicles to higher ground.
• Plan how you will leave and where you will go if you are advised to evacuate by local officials.
• Keep important documents in a waterproof container. Create password-protected digital copies.
• Protect your property. Move valuables to higher levels. De-clutter drains and gutters. Install check valves. Check sump pumps and consider installing a backup battery.
• Secure loose items in your yard such as garbage bins and lawn decorations.
• Know how to report a power outage to your utility company. Learn more at https://nj.gov/njoem/plan-prepare/public-utilities.shtml.
• NEVER drive through flooded areas. Water may be deeper than you think. Turn Around, Don't Drown!
• Visit 511nj.org for traffic updates.
Flood Warning vs Flood WatchA flood WARNING means TAKE ACTION.
A flood WATCH means BE PREPARED.
When a Warning occurs, it means flooding is imminent or already occurring. When a Flood Watch is in effect, it means flooding is possible in your area.
Learn more at http://ready.nj.gov/plan-prepare/floods.shtml