New Jersey Emergency Preparedness
Based on 43 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in New Jersey.
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Risk Score
Moderate
Top Threats in New Jersey
Hurricane (7 declarations)
Low Severe Storm (19 declarations)
Moderate Flood (8 declarations)
Low Winter Storm (0 declarations)
Low FEMA Disaster History
New Jersey has had 43 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Severe Storm 19
Flood 8
Hurricane 7
Snowstorm 5
Biological 1
Coastal Storm 1
Severe Ice Storm 1
Drought 1
Recent Declarations
Severe Storm And Flooding 2023-08-11
Remnants Of Hurricane Ida 2021-09-05
Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm 2021-04-28
Tropical Storm Isaias 2020-12-11
Covid-19 Pandemic 2020-03-25
Preparedness Tips for New Jersey
- ✓ Keep a hurricane kit stocked with at least 7 days of supplies during hurricane season (June through November)
- ✓ Know your evacuation zone and plan multiple routes out of town
- ✓ Install impact-resistant windows or keep plywood pre-cut for boarding up
- ✓ Store important documents in waterproof containers
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Generator
Power outages lasting days or weeks are common after hurricanes
Water Filtration
Storm surge and flooding can contaminate municipal water
Emergency Food Supply
Supply chains can be disrupted for extended periods