Prepare for Hurricanes, Floods and other Disasters

• Hurricane Preparedness Presentation May 9, 2023
• Know your Hurricane Risk: Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Find out how rain, wind, water could happen where you live so you can start preparing now.
• Recognize Warnings and Alerts: Have several ways to receive alerts. Download the FEMA app and receive real-time alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations nationwide. Sign up for SwiftReach alerts from the Township of Millburn.
• Make an Emergency Plan: Make sure everyone in your household knows and understands your hurricane plan. Discuss the latest Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how it may affect your hurricane planning. Don’t forget a plan for the office, kids’ daycare, and anywhere you frequent.
• Review Important Documents: Make sure your insurance policies and personal documents like ID are up to date. Make copies and keep them in a secure password protected digital space.
• Gather Supplies: Have enough supplies for your household, include medication, disinfectant supplies, cloth face coverings, pet supplies in your go bag or car trunk.
• Know your Evacuation Zone: You may have to evacuate quickly due to a hurricane. Learn your evacuation routes, practice with household, pets, and identify where you will stay. 
• Get Tech Ready: Keep your cell phone charged when you know a hurricane is in the forecast and purchase backup charging devices to power electronics.
• Help your Neighborhood: Check with neighbors, senior adults, or those who may need additional help securing hurricane plans to see how you can be of assistance to others
• Collect Additional Resources and Supplies for those with Disabilities: If you or anyone in your household is an individual with a disability identify if you may need additional help during an emergency.