Emergency/Disaster

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Use this 10-page printable kit from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help you with key disaster planning steps. 

Prepare yourself and your family by creating an emergency supply kit and a basic preparedness plan. Your kit should include items that will help you stay self-sufficient and your plan should include evacuation plans, a place to reunite with loved ones and an out-of-state contact person.

Be sure you have a phone charger and keep your phone charged at all times. You can sign up to follow NJOEM and receive text/email alerts from the National Weather Service:

• Visit the NJOEM website or follow them on X @ReadyNJ and Facebook @ReadyNewJersey
• NIXLE – Subscribe to the NJ State Police (NJSP) on Nixle Connect. Register to receive messages by sending a text message with your zip code to 888777 (data rates may apply depending on your plan). You can also register online at www.nixle.com
• The National Weather Service now sends Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA). These emergency messages are sent by authorized government alerting authorities through your mobile carrier. No sign up is required! Alerts are sent automatically to WEA-capable phones during an emergency.
• Download the FEMA App to get preparedness strategies, real-time weather and emergency alerts.

The CDC has information on dealing with natural disasters for expecting parents, new parents and caregivers of infants. Visit their Natural Disaster Safety for Expecting and New Parents pages for more information.