The New Jersey State Police Office of Emergency Management recognizes the importance of public awareness and education for its citizens to prepare in the event of a natural or technological emergency.
Disasters take many forms.
They're caused by gale force winds, sudden floods, releases of deadly chemicals, fire, ice, even upheavals of the earth itself. When disaster strikes, the best protection is knowing what to do. To find out more about disasters and steps you can take to prepare, select a disaster or other topic below for further information. To find out detailed information about your community's disaster plans, call your local office of emergency services. It is important to consider the plight of animals during disasters.