Emergency Management Updates : 2:58 PM 5/22/2012 (refreshes in 5 mins)

Prepare In Advance for Storms

The Ocean County Office of Emergency Management recommends Ocean County residents prepare in advance for winter storms. Residents are urged not to wait for the approach of an impending storm to get prepared.

The following are suggested actions to be taken prior to arrival of a storm:

- Check battery-powered equipment such as radios and flashlights. Buy extra batteries.
- Secure outdoor objects that might become caught in the wind.
- Keep your car fueled should evacuation be necessary.
- Be aware of where evacuation routes are located.
- Stock up on non-perishable food items and water.
- Keep tuned to a local radio or television station for the latest National Weather Service advisories as well as instructions from local officials.
-Be familiar with the telephone number of your local Office of Emergency Management.

Some suggestions once the storm arrives:
-When road conditions are poor stay at home if at all possible.
-If you have to travel give yourself extra time, make sure you have water and other nonperishable food items in the car.


Additional information can be found on emergency preparedness and safety concerns by clicking on Event of Emergency/Hurricane on the navigation bar found on the emergency preparedness website at www.co.ocean.nj.us.

Emergency Management Information
Dear Ocean County Residents:

Ocean County is home to almost 600,000 people and continues to attract over tens of thousands of tourists a year. But both year-round residents and seasonal visitors alike need to be prepared. Even the most bucolic of settings can be shaken by emergencies and disasters.

Over the years, Ocean County has been affected by nor’easters in the winter months, seen blazing wildfires, and felt the wrath of hurricanes.

In an effort to raise awareness, the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management under the direction of Sheriff William L. Polhemus and with the support of the Board of Chosen Freeholders is offering the following links to guide you while preparing for the unexpected, or even while in the midst of a disaster.