Hurricane Season Preparedness

Atlantic Hurricane Season begins on June 1 and lasts through November 30.

Prepare for Hurricanes, Floods and other Disasters

Storm Safety during COVID-19

  • If you must go to a community or group shelter remember to follow the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for protecting yourself and family from COVID-19. COVID-19
  • Be prepared to take cleaning items with you like soap, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, or general household cleaning supplies to disinfect surfaces you may need to touch regularly. COVID-19
  • Maintain at least 6 feet between you and persons not part of your immediate family while at the shelter [by avoiding crowds or gathering in groups] as much as possible. COVID-19
  • Anyone over 2 years old should use a cloth face covering while at these facilities. COVID-19
  • Only use generators outdoors and away from windows.

For more information please visit the Ready.gov Hurricane Preparedness Guide here.

Call your utility companies directly to report outages.

  • JCP&L: 1-888-544-4877
  • NJAW: 1-800-272-1325
  • PSE&G: 1-800-436-7734