Storm Ready Magazine 2014

CAPE MAY COUNTY ATLANTIC COUNTY
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If you have a better understanding
of tropical cyclones and hurricane
hazards, you can make a more in-
formed decision about your risk and
what actions to take, according to the
National Hurricane Center, a branch
of the National Weather Service.
The major hazards associated
with hurricanes are storm surge and
storm tide, heavy rainfall and inland
ooding, high winds, rip currents, and
tornadoes.
Storm surge and storm tide
Storm surge and large waves pro-
duced by hurricanes pose the great-
est threat to life and property along
the coast.
Storm surge is an abnormal rise of
water generated by a storms winds.
It can reach heights well over 20 feet
and can span hundreds of miles of
coastline.
Storm tide is the water level rise
during a storm due to the combina-
tion of storm surge and the astro-
nomical tide.
The destructive power of storm
surge and large battering waves
can result in loss of life, buildings
destroyed, beach and dune erosion
and road and bridge damage along
the coast.
Storm surge can also travel sever-
al miles inland. In estuaries and bay-
ous, salt water intrusion endangers
public health and the environment.
Rainfall
Tropical cyclones often produce
widespread, torrential rains in ex-
cess of 6 inches, which may result in
deadly and destructive oods. In fact,
ooding is the major threat from trop-
ical cyclones for people living inland.
Flash ooding, dened as a rapid
rise in water levels, can occur quickly
due to intense rainfall. Longer term
ooding on rivers and streams can
persist for several days after the
storm.
When approaching water on a
roadway, always remember turn
around, dont drown.
Rainfall amounts are not direct-
ly related to the strength of tropical
cyclones, but rather to the speed
and size of the storm, as well as the
geography of the area. Slower mov-
ing and larger storms produce more
Hurricanes do their damage in many ways
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rainfall. In addition, mountainous ter-
rain enhances rainfall from a tropical
cyclone.
High winds
Tropical storm-force winds are
strong enough to be dangerous to
those caught in them. For this rea-
son, emergency managers plan on
having their evacuations complete
and their personnel sheltered be-
fore the onset of tropical storm-force
winds, not hurricane-force winds.
Hurricane-force winds, 74 mph or
more, can destroy buildings and mo-
bile homes. Debris, such as signs,
roong material, siding and small
items left outside, become ying mis-
siles during hurricanes.
Winds can stay above hurricane
strength well inland. In 2004, Hurri-
cane Charley made landfall at Pun-
ta Gorda on the southwest Florida
coast and produced major damage
well inland across central Florida with
gusts of more than 100 mph.
Hurricanes are classied into ve
categories according to the Saf-
r-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale,
which estimates potential property
damage according to the hurricanes
sustained wind speed.
Rip currents
The strong winds of a tropical cy-
clone can cause dangerous waves
that pose a signicant hazard to
mariners, coastal residents and vis-
itors. When the waves break along
the coast, they can produce deadly
rip currents, even at large distances
from the storm.
Rip currents are channeled cur-
rents of water owing away from
shore, usually extending past the line
of breaking waves, that can pull even
the strongest swimmers away from
shore.
In 2008, despite the fact that Hur-
ricane Bertha was more than a 1,000
miles offshore, the storm resulted in
rip currents that killed three people
along the New Jersey coast and
required 1,500 lifeguard rescues in
Ocean City, Md., over a one-week
period.
In 2009, all six deaths in the United
States directly attributable to tropical
cyclones occurred as the result of
drowning from large waves or strong
rip currents.
Tornadoes
Hurricanes and tropical storms
can also produce tornadoes. These
tornadoes most often occur in thun-
derstorms embedded in rain bands
well away from the center of the hur-
ricane; however, they can also occur
near the eyewall.
Usually, tornadoes produced by
tropical cyclones are relatively weak
and short-lived, but they still pose a
signicant threat.
Atlantic County emergency
management ofces
Absecon: 609-641-0667
Atlantic City: 609-347-5466
Brigantine: 609-266-0553
Buena Boro: 856-697-2810
Buena Vista Township: 856-697-2100
Corbin City: 609-628-2673
Egg Harbor City: 609-965-1200
Egg Harbor Township: 609-926-2651
Estell Manor: 609-476-2692
Folsom Borough: 609-561-3178
Galloway Township: 609-652-3705 X206
Hamilton Township: 609-625-8340
Hammonton: 609-561-4000
Linwood: 609-927-6761
Longport: 609-822-2141
Margate: 609-822-1151
Mullica Township: 609-561-0064
Northeld: 609-641-2832 X134
Pleasantville: 609-484-3667
Port Republic: 609-652-1501
Somers Point: 609-927-6814
Ventnor City: 609-823-7920
Weymouth Township: 609-476-4441
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Having endured a number of
significant storm events the past
couple of years, the Hamilton
Township Emergency Manage-
ment Office (OEM) has estab-
lished a new storm readiness
headquarters. The office is locat-
ed in the basement of the Police
Department in Township Hall, in
a spot that originally housed the
departments dispatch office.
Michael Petuskey, deputy po-
lice chief and emergency man-
agement coordinator, is enthusi-
astic about the office, which will
add to the health and safety of
township residents.
This is the ultimate in technol-
ogy, coordination and communi-
cation, Petuskey said. During
a storm, or other emergency
event, we establish an E-Team
comprised of township police,
fire and rescue personnel as well
as emergency management offi-
cials at the county and state lev-
el. We can log onto a site called
Hurrevac on which the county
can monitor and track activity in
each municipality to determine
the need for assistance. We can
continually update our status
and order needed equipment
and supplies from the county
or, if the county cannot provide
them, the system allows us to
reach out for state resources.
Lessening the need for out-
side assistance, the OEM has
inventoried a large quantity of
supplies in an adjacent store-
room. Inside are items such as
bottled water, cots, generators,
blankets and comfort kits.
Petuskey pointed out that the
county OEM has 18 designated
shelters located throughout the
county.
He is effusive in his praise of
the townships Public works De-
partment.
This office was entirely con-
structed by the workers in that
department, he said. We work
hand-in-hand with them and
would be at a standstill without
them. They clear the roads, en-
abling us to get around to assist
our residents during emergency
situations. They are a very under
New headquarters helps Hamilton stay storm ready
Charlie Pritchard
Volunteers Chris Tilley and for-
mer Mayor John Percy demon-
strate some of the equipment
that can be used to track storms.
recognized group.
He also singled out Communi-
cation Supervisor Michael Bran-
denberger.
Communications begin in the
dispatch system and then will be
transferred to the E-Team as the
situations warrant, Petuskey
said. We are able to pull this all
together as a team.
Petuskey is especially pleased
that the system will enable them
to help residents with special
needs such as diabetics, those
on dialysis and on oxygen. He
urges residents, or their caretak-
ers, in those situations to contact
his office at HTEM@townshipof-
hamilton.com in order to register
in case they encounter difficul-
ties in a storm, especially loss
of power that would require the
need for a generator.
Once we have them regis-
tered, we can plot them on a
map and monitor their well-be-
ing, he said.
The OEM also works closely
with Public Works Director Brett
Noll on water management, in-
cluding issues with the Lake
Lenape dam.
We have established more
contact with the upriver dam
owners to lessen flood water
impacts on residents in the Wey-
mouth area, Petuskey said.
In addition to being able to
contact the OEM by email, it can
be contacted on the Township of
Hamilton Emergency Manage-
ment page on Facebook. That
page will eventually be linked to
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Hurricane Sandys nightmarish
devastation ocean waters swirling
around porches, owing through
parked cars and lling submerged
crawlspaces and basements was
powered by an increasing phenom-
enon that isnt ending.
In fact, the situation is only getting
worse and promises to make future
hurricanes even more deadly and
destructive, ofcials say.
Rising Atlantic Ocean water lev-
els gave Hurricane Sandy a nearly
18-inch head start to the $30 billion
in damage she inicted along the
East Coast, according to Cynthia
Rosenzweig, a climate impacts ex-
pert at NASAs Goddard Institute for
Space Studies, co-chair of the New
York City Panel on Climate Change
and director of the NOAA-spon-
sored Consortium for Climate Risk
in the Urban Northeast.
From Cape May to Atlantic City
to Point Pleasant to Battery Park,
Atlantic Ocean water levels are any-
where from 1 to 2 feet higher than
they were in 1821, when the Cate-
gory 4 Norfolk and Long Island Hur-
ricane pummeled the Middle Atlantic
Coast.
The 1821 hurricane set the
benchmark for coastal devasta-
tion until Hurricane Sandy landed
just before high tide on Oct. 29,
2012.
Sandy forever changed the way
New Jersey residents and govern-
ment agencies view coastal storms.
Aided by a full moon when she
made landfall, Sandy set record
storm surge levels at 16 weather
reporting locations along the East
Coast.
Where Hurricane Sandy didnt
smash records, she tied them.
Although Sandy was only a Cate-
gory 1 with 80-mph sustained winds,
the storm broke many storm surge
records set in the 1821 storm, which
had wind gusts to nearly 200 mph.
So why did Sandy create so
much more of a storm surge?
Rising water levels, Rosenzweig
says in an article posted at www.
Climate.gov.
For example, the Atlantic Ocean
water level at Cape May has risen
about 18 inches since 1900 and
probably more than 2 feet since the
1821 hurricane plowed through New
Jersey.
Similar Atlantic Ocean water lev-
el increases have been recorded at
Ocean City, Atlantic City, Tuckerton,
Seaside Heights and Battery Park,
N.Y., according to NOAA gures.
Water levels at Battery Park, N.Y.
have risen about 20 inches since
1850, NOAA says.
In Atlantic City, the Atlantic Ocean
water level has risen about 20 inch-
es since 1900, some 50 years less
time than Battery Park, N.Y.
Granted, the 1821 storm made
landfall at low tide, so its ooding
effects were less. If you combine
the 1821 Norfolk and Long Island
Hurricanes 5-foot storm surge with
a 6-foot difference between low tide
and a full moon tide, and the 1821
storm easily matches Hurricane
Sandys water levels.
Sandys water level reached 9
feet above mean low lower water at
Atlantic City, for example.
Now consider the 2 feet of ocean
level rise and its easy to see that if
a storm similar to the 1821 Category
4 Norfolk and Long Island Hurricane
struck New Jersey today, Sandys
ood damage wouldnt compare.
As the Atlantic Oceans water
level continues to rise, future hurri-
canes will easily outpace Sandys
storm surge and ood damage,
Rosenzweig says.
Rising Atlantic Ocean water levels forced FEMA to require homeowners who rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy to raise their homes to higher
levels. If not, they would have to greatly increased ood insurance premiums. This home is located along Lakes Bay at the end of Oakland
Avenue in Pleasantville, one of the citys hardest-hit sections.
Rising sea levels gave Sandy
a head start to destruction
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Pets are a big part of our lives.
When an impending storm starts to
make headlines we can easily forget
to factor them into our immediate
emergency plans.
Being ahead of the storm is the
most efcient way to have plans go
smoothly. The New Jersey Ofce of
Emergency Management and the
Federal Emergency Management
Agency encourage pet owners to
keep a pet emergency supply kit,
which should include at least a three-
day supply of food in an airtight, wa-
terproof container, drinking water,
bowls for the food and water, current
photos of you and your pets togeth-
er, physical descriptions of each pet,
medication, vaccination records and
rst aid pet supplies. Also include a
leash and a pet carrier that can dou-
ble as a sleeping area. You should
consider comfort items for your pets
as well such as their favorite toys and
blankets.
If you are a cat owner it is also
good to have an easily portable
spare litter box and litter ready to go.
Planning is important because
chances are things will not go easily if
they arent planned out. For instance,
when you dont have a pet carrier
and think you can just run out and get
one, think again, because everyone
has had that very same idea.
It is also important to keep in mind
that your pets behavior and temper-
ament may change during such a
traumatic event. Pets can become
skittish and anxious during evacua-
tion and even a few days after return-
ing home.
The New Jersey Ofce of Emer-
gency Management and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency
also recommend having a back-up
emergency plan in case you cant
care for your animals yourself. Devel-
op a buddy system with neighbors,
friends and relatives to make sure
someone is available to care for or
evacuate your pets if you are unable
to do so.
Evacuating pets may be more dif-
cult if you cannot evacuate in your
own vehicle. Pet owners must under-
stand their communitys evacuation
plans and ensure they are prepared
for any variations and restrictions.
If there is a mandatory evacuation
put in motion, be aware that many
shelters do not accept pets so it is a
Its important to factor your furry members of the family into an
emergency preparedness plan when crisis arises.
Make sure pets have a place in your storm-ready plan
good idea to know where youre go-
ing to head in advance, whether it be
a pet-friendly shelter, a relatives or a
hotel.
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see ready.gov/caring-animals.
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take the following into account:
One gallon of water per person
per day, for drinking and sanitation.
Children, nursing mothers and sick
people may need more water. A
medical emergency might require
additional water.
If you live in a warm weather cli-
mate more water may be necessary.
In very hot temperatures, water
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Keep at least a three-day supply
of water per person.
How should I store water?
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to a quart of water. Mix the sanitizing
solution in the bottle so that it touch-
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bottle, thoroughly rinse out the sani-
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ular tap water. If the tap water has
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the original cap. Be careful not to
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As many New Jerseyans learned
during Hurricane Sandy, a natural
disaster can disrupt communications
and leave people literally in the dark
and alone, according to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
As the historic storm swept
across the state last October, pow-
er lines fell, trafc signals went dark
and cable, internet and cell phone
communication networks were out
of action.
Suddenly, thousands of people
were on their own and off the grid,
unable to communicate with friends
and loved ones for days, and in
some cases, weeks.
When a disaster of the magnitude
of Superstorm Sandy occurs, its a
scary situation for everyone, but par-
ticularly for children, the elderly and
those with special needs.
And while we cant predict the
whims of Mother Nature, with a little
planning we can be better prepared
to handle the challenges such an
event presents.
Among the most important rst
steps to take is to develop a fami-
ly communications plan that every
member of the family can rely on
should another disaster occur.
Here are a few tips on reducing
the worry and stress that naturally
arises when youre unable to get in
touch with those you love:
Complete a contact form for each
member of your family that includes
name, address, and home, work
and cell numbers of family mem-
bers. Include the name of a neighbor
or relative who is willing to respond
in an emergency.
Agree on a meeting place in your
neighborhood as well as out of town
where family members can gather
should you be unable to go home.
Identify a family member or friend
who lives outside of the area who
can act as a central contact for
household members to notify that
they are safe. It may be easier to
make an out-of-town call than to get
a local connection.
Be sure that every member of
your family knows the phone num-
ber of that contact person, has a
cell phone, or carries change or a
prepaid phone card to be used in an
emergency.
Family members can program an
ICE or In Case of Emergency num-
ber in their phone. If you or a family
member is injured, emergency per-
Create a communication plan to help weather a disaster
sonnel can use that number to con-
tact your family or friends. Be sure to
alert the person you choose that you
are designating him or her as your
emergency contact.
Teach family members how to
use text messaging. Text communi-
cations can often get through when
phone calls fail.
Subscribe to alert services. Many
communities relay emergency mes-
sages to residents via phone calls,
emails and text alerts. Check with
your local emergency management
ofce to sign up for the service.
Once you have created your fam-
ily communications plan, practice
your plan once or twice per year.
That way, should an actual disaster
happen, youll be comfortable with
the routine and ready to act.
Update the information it contains
when necessary.
A little preparation can go a long
way in helping your family stay safe
and connected during an emergen-
cy like Superstorm Sandy.
For downloadable emergency
contact cards and more information
on developing a family communica-
tions plan, see www.ready.gov/fami-
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hurricane-related hazard. Many
of these casualties are a result
of careless or unsuspecting mo-
torists who attempt to navigate
flooded roads.
FLASH, the nonprofit Fed-
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to a flooded roadway to, Turn
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1. Get to higher ground. Stay
away from flood-prone areas, in-
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ditches, washes, etc.
2. Avoid flooded areas or
those with rapid water flow. Do
not attempt to cross a flowing
stream. It takes only 6 inches of
fast flowing water to sweep you
off your feet.
3. Dont allow children to play
near high water, storm drains or
ditches. Hidden dangers could
lie beneath the water.
4. Flooded roads could have
significant damage hidden by
floodwaters. Never drive through
floodwaters or on flooded roads.
5. Do not camp or park your
vehicle along streams and wash-
es, particularly when threaten-
ing conditions exist.
6. Be especially cautious at
night when it is harder to recog-
nize flood dangers.
7. Monitor NOAA All Hazards
Weather Radio or your local me-
dia for vital weather-related in-
formation.
To learn more about how
much flooding can cost you, see
www.FloodSmart.gov.
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If you know that a hurricane
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get off the open water and as far
away from the storm as possible,
according to the Atlantic Ofce of
Emergency Preparedness.
Never stay with your boat.
The following guidelines do not
ensure a boat will escape damage,
but a well-planned strategy will
help reduce the chances of disas-
ter.
Determine if you will trailer or
haul your boat, secure it in a mari-
na or move it to a previously iden-
tied mooring.
Keep in mind the hazards hur-
ricanes present: wind, tidal surge
and wind-driven waves.
Check your insurance policies
to know your responsibilities, as
well as those of your marina or
storage area. Gather insurance
policies, registrations, inventories
and other records. You may need
them when you return to check on
your boat.
Following are guidelines when
removing your boat from the water:
If you can, put your boat and
trailer in a garage.
Avoid exposure to wind and
park away from trees.
Lash the boat to the trailer and
secure the boat to a xed object,
preferably from four directions.
Seal door openings and tape
windows that may break.
Remove sails, rigging and other
loose objects.
If you plan to haul your boat, be
sure the marina can store and se-
cure it quickly.
Check into prearranged con-
tracts for hauling and have an
alternate plan in case the marina
cannot meet the sudden demand
that would be generated.
If you are leaving your boat at
the dock, do the following:
Double all lines and protect
them from chafng. Adjust lines to
accommodate unusually high or
low water
Make sure boats will not strike a
Take these steps to keep your boat secure
roof as water level rises.
Make sure all cleats and winch-
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Install fenders to protect boats
from rubbing against piers, pilings
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Cut off all electrical devices, ex-
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Galloway Township Emer-
gency Management Coordina-
tor Michael Bradenberger said
the one thing everyone should
have to be prepared for a bad
storm is a plan.
Think of Hurricane Sandy or
go back to the 2012 derecho,
Bradenberger said. During the
derecho most of Galloway had
no electric for five days. You
need to think about how you
would prepare your family for
any sort of disaster a hurri-
cane, ice storm, derecho or just
a power grid out.
The four steps Bradenberger
urges families to follow to pre-
pare for a storm are as follows:
* Plan and discuss with your
family what could happen
* Create a disaster plan
* Complete an emergency
checklist
* Practice and maintain your
plan
For more information on
planning for an inclement
weather event, see www.
ReadyAtlantic.org.
Bradenberger said there are
simple tips to prepare for a
storm, some people might not
think of until it is too late, which
includes taking a trash can and
filling it with water.
Leave it in the garage. You
have to think about how you
could live if you didnt have run-
ning water for a week or more,
he said. How are you going to
flush your toilet?
Purchasing a generator to
ease the inconvenience of a
storm and loss of electricity
could make the difference be-
tween suffering through the
weather catastrophe and get-
ting through it. By the time the
storm occurs it is often too late
to purchase a generator be-
cause others have the same
thought in mind and rush out to
the home improvement centers
to grab one.
If you cant remain in your
home, then follow the evacu-
ation routes posted at http://
www. r eadyat l ant i c. or g/ act /
evacuation.asp, and on Page
45 of this publication.
In addition, Bradenberger
said the township has a shelter
agreement with the Galloway
Township Board of Education
in the event they need to ac-
tivate a shelter, and Atlantic
County has numerous agree-
ments with local school boards
for shelters.
He said, however, if possi-
ble, think of leaving town.
Look at shelters in the
county. The county has 4,000
cots. You do the math, Bra-
denberger said. There are
10,000 people on the islands
alone. When a hurricane is ap-
proaching it is time to visit peo-
ple out of state.
People are not the only con-
siderations for the township.
Some shelters will accept
a pet, some will not. So Gallo-
way is working on modifying a
29-foot trailer into a mobile pet
shelter, he said. We have half
of the donations. We are still
getting donations in. Our goal
is $4,000, which would outfit
the whole trailer.
If you have a solid plan for
your family and wish to volun-
teer, Bradenberger said the
county is always looking for
volunteers.
The Atlantic County Office of
Emergency Management offers
training. To become a volun-
teer see http://www.aclink.org/
oep/cert/index.asp.
These individuals may be
called during a disaster to as-
sist local or county emergency
management officials, Braden-
berger said.
Although officials have al-
ways had plans in place should
a disaster strike, Bradenberger
said post Hurricane Sandy and
the derecho, officials had to
think of better ways to prepare
for emergencies. He said Atlan-
tic County Emergency Manage-
ment officials meet on a regular
basis to review and plan for fu-
ture events.
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Use bottled water that has
not been exposed to flood wa-
ters if it is available.
If you dont have bottled
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may be present.
If the water is cloudy, filter
it through clean cloths or al-
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the clear water for boiling.
Boil the water for one min-
ute, let it cool, and store it in
clean containers with covers.
If you cant boil water, you
can disinfect it using house-
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If the water is cloudy, filter
it through clean cloths or al-
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the clear water for disinfec-
tion.
Add 1/8 teaspoon (or 8
drops) of regular, unscented,
liquid household bleach per
each gallon of water. Stir it
well and let it stand for at least
30 minutes before you use it.
Store disinfected water in
clean containers with covers.
If you have a well that
has been flooded, the water
should be tested and disin-
fected after flood waters re-
cede. If you suspect that your
well may be contaminated,
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health department or agricul-
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to keep safety in mind before, during and
after a storm event, according to South
Jersey Gas which offers the following
storm preparation tips:
Before the storm
Check your yard for loose materials that
could be blown around by strong winds.
Place all lawn furniture, hoses, garden
ornaments, etc., inside your house or ga-
rage as these loose items, if blown around,
could damage your natural gas meter.
Even if a severe storm is imminent, it is
not necessary to turn off gas service. If you
are not required to evacuate your home or
business, your natural gas service should
operate safely throughout the storm.
Turn your refrigerator and freezer to
coldest settings.
Evacuation
If youre ever required to evacuate your
home or business, dont delay.
Do not turn off your gas supply at the
main meter. That valve should be turned
on or off by emergency utility personnel
only.
If you choose to do so, you may turn off
gas to individual appliances at the supply
valve near each unit. Locate the turnoff
valve for each of your gas appliances and
familiarize yourself with its operation be-
fore a storm occurs.
During and after the storm
If you smell a strong odor of natural gas
inside the home or building, ventilate the
area by opening windows or leaving a door
open and immediately evacuate.
Once away from the home or building,
call 911 and then South Jersey Gas by di-
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Additionally, do not light any matches,
turn on any light switches or use the tele-
phone in the area where the strong odor
exists. Any of these actions could ignite
gas that may have accumulated.
Stay tuned to local radio or television
for information from your local or state of-
ficials.
If you turned off gas to an appliance
and have any difficulty relighting the pilot
light, call your plumber, qualified appliance
service contractor or South Jersey Gas for
assistance.
Storm damage
If your home was flooded, call a licensed
plumber or a gas appliance technician to
inspect your appliances prior to requesting
a service reconnection.
Before removing fallen trees, always
call 811 to get a markout for the location
of underground utility lines. Gas, electric,
telephone, water, sewer and cable lines
may be entangled in the root system of any
fallen trees. Its the law in New Jersey and
the call and the location service are free.
In cases of outages due to damaged
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After the area has been made safe, service
to the affected customers will be restored
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When Hurricane Sandy roared
ashore in 2012 the toll was heavy
in shore communities, including
Somers Point. While part of the
mainland, Somers Point is sur-
rounded by water and Bay Avenue
and the side streets took a hard hit
from Sandy. Although repairs have
been made, the area continues re-
covering from the storm.
Rob Cozen, coordinator of the
Somers Point Emergency Man-
agement team, said successful
planning in emergency manage-
ment comes from two words; les-
sons learned.
We were asked right after
Sandy what we would do differ-
ent, but really, we did everything
according to protocol. We prop-
erly prepared our residents for
an oncoming storm, said Cozen.
We advised the community, we
passed on the governors decla-
ration, we directed people to their
TV where the progress of the
storm was fairly continuous and
we got information to everyone in
our community, but we had one
problem; Hurricane Irene.
As Cozen explained, Irene had
been predicted as the big storm,
but it was the storm that wasnt
and while Somers Point had ma-
jor ooding from the 2011 storm,
the fact that it was not as severe
as predicted allowed people to get
lackadaisical.
When the evacuation was called
for locations east of Route 9 during
Irene, only about 20 percent heed-
ed the warning; when Sandy was
approaching and the islands were
evacuating, Cozen said there were
many who thought the brunt of the
storm would not impact their com-
munity and did not make the plans
to leave in advance of the storm.
A lot of those people had a rough
time.
Another troubling outcome of
the storm is how it played out in
the media, according to Cozen.
They called it Super Storm Sandy
and the storm of the century. That
plays into the whole mindset that
it can not happen again in our life-
time, and that simply is not true.
We learn everything about
predicting from weather models
and the one thing we are seeing
now is that we are in a pattern of
very unstable weather with the
hottest summers and the cold-
est winters, earthquakes and big
storms. We do not know how long
this unstable weather will last,
but what we do know is that it is a
volatile time.
Right now is the best time to
really sit down and make plans
for a storm because there is no
emergency; set up plans should
there be a storm and be ready to
follow them should it become nec-
essary, said Cozen.
Most of us that live here at the
shore migrated here from some-
place else and that means there
are relatives in Cherry Hill or Phil-
adelphia; make the arrangement
now that if a storm comes they
will be ready to have you and your
family there for a day or two until
it is safe to return home. Know
where your family members are
going to meet so that everyone
knows in advance what they will
do. Dont try and do this at the last
minute; that is how problems start
and people begin to panic.
Cozen said the decision to stay
in place rather than leave a lose-
lose proposition.
If you think you are going to
ride out the storm, you need to
know that it is going to be at the
very least a miserable experience.
You will lose electricity and it will
likely be cold and no one is going
to be able to come and rescue
you, Cozen said. We can only
give people the vital information
we can not physically force them
to leave, they have to make that
decision themselves.
For the good news from San-
dy, people are raising their hous-
es and that will mitigate damage
during a future storm.
Cozen said that he is thankful
that emergency management was
able to learn from big storms in
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When disaster strikes and
evacuation is necessary, many
people are reluctant to leave their
homes and relocate to shelters
because most shelters are not
equipped to handle pets.
During Superstorm Sandy, it
hurt my heart knowing there was
no place for our pets, said Rich-
ard Maxwell, Sr., deputy coordi-
nator for the Galloway Township
Ofce of Emergency Manage-
ment.
To address this problem, vol-
unteers from the Galloway OEM
have obtained a 28-foot trailer,
which they are currently retro-
tting into a mobile pet shelter.
Once nished, the shelter will
be placed outside an emergency
evacuation shelter, enabling res-
idents to be with their pets in an
evacuation emergency.
Inside the mobile shelter will
be compartments with food and
water where residents can place
their pets. Owners will be respon-
sible for placing the animals in
the compartments and ensuring
the safety of their pets. A total of
16 pets will be allowed.
Cooling and heating systems
were already in place, but will
need minor repairs. The interior
will be tted with ber-reinforced
plastic boards, a washable plas-
tic.
Maxwell hopes to have the
shelter completed by the peak of
hurricane season, to be ready for
the winter storms.
Donations are still in need to
nish the project.
We are in need of $3,000 to
$4,000 in donations to cover the
cost to retrot the interior of this
trailer, Maxwell said.
Donations can be made to GT-
CEF Pet Shelter, 300 Jim Leeds
Road, Galloway, NJ 08205.
For information call Maxwell at
609-646-6699 or call the town-
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Situations may arise where
your local emergency man-
ager may feel that condi-
tions exist that may warrant
a voluntary, recommended
or mandatory evacuation of
Atlantic County towns. These
situations could occur during
a hurricane, northeast storm,
ooding event or even during
some type of technological
emergency that is affecting
your town.
When evacuation is neces-
sary, speedy action will great-
ly aid emergency responders
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ensure residents relocate to
a safer place quickly and ef-
ciently.
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structions of local emergency
ofcials;
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and sturdy shoes;
Take your family disaster
supplies kit;
Lock your home;
Use travel routes specied
by local authorities dont
use shortcuts because certain
areas may be impassable or
dangerous;
Remember that if you antic-
ipate staying in an evacuation
shelter that there may not be a
cot for you. Bring bedding ma-
terial and something to sleep
on;
If youre sure you have time
you should:
Shut off water, gas and
electricity before leaving, if in-
structed to do so;
Post a note telling others
when you left and where you
are going; and
Make arrangements for
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During emergencies, the Atlantic
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itor radio and television for important
announcements and updates. These
stations are part of the Emergency
Alert System, and work cooperatively
to speed emergency information to
the public.
The Emergency Alert System
consists of a network of broadcast
stations with equipment designed to
allow the automatic transmission and
broadcasting of emergency messag-
es, without human intervention.
The state Ofce of Emergency
Management activates the EAS for
state-level alerts, and the county Of-
ce of Emergency Preparedness ac-
tivates the EAS for countywide and
local alerts, according to the Atlantic
County Ofce of Emergency Pre-
paredness.
The EAS uses coding that allows
specic locations to be alerted, so
that only affected areas receive the
alert. Alert information is digitally cod-
ed, along with standard audio infor-
mation, allowing television stations
to have a crawl at the bottom of the
screen that displays the text of the
alert for hearing-impaired citizens.
Emergency information is broad-
cast on the following radio and tele-
vision stations:
Radio Stations
WAYV 95.1 FM / WAIV 102.3 FM
WTTH 96.1 FM / WDTH 93.1 FM
WFPG 96.9 FM
WXKW 97.3 FM
WTKU-FM 98.3 FM
WZBZ 99.3 FM / WGBZ 105.5 FM
WZXL 100.7 FM
WMGM 103.7 FM
WSJO 104.9 FM
WPUR 107.3 FM
WIBG 1020 AM
WCMC 1230 AM
WMID 1340 AM
WOND 1400 AM
WENJ 1450 AM
WTKU (AM) 1490 AM
WGYM 1580 AM
TV Stations
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WIBG 1020 AM
WCMC 1230 AM
WMID 1340 AM
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ESPN 1450 AM
WBSS LaFIESTA 1490 AM
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WTTH 96.1 FM
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WCZT 98.7 FM
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local radio, broadcast and cable television stations.
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to-the-minute forecasts, warn-
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rent weather at most cities in the
region. This is the first source of
weather related emergency in-
formation.
NWR requires a special radio
receiver or scanner capable of
picking up the signal. Broad-
casts are found in the VHF pub-
lic service band at these seven
frequencies (MHz):
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1. What is a state of emergency?
The governor declares a state of
emergency when he believes a di-
saster has occurred or may be immi-
nent that is severe enough to require
state aid to supplement local resourc-
es in preventing or alleviating damag-
es, loss, hardship or suffering. This
declaration authorizes the governor
to speed state agency assistance to
communities in need. It enables him
to make resources immediately avail-
able to rescue, evacuate, shelter,
provide essential commodities (i.e.,
heating fuel, food, etc.) and quell dis-
turbances in affected localities. It may
also position the state to seek feder-
al assistance when the scope of the
event exceeds the states resources.
2. Does a state of emergency
declaration direct citizens to take
any particular action?
No. The declaration empowers
the New Jersey Ofce of Emergen-
cy Management (NJOEM) to act on
behalf of the governor to employ the
resources and assets of state, lo-
cal and private agencies to provide
immediate assistance to localities.
Typically, the New Jersey State
Police, National Guard, and depart-
ments of Environmental Protection,
Transportation and Health are called
upon rather quickly to respond to the
event, and other departments are
added as needed.
After the governor issues the
declaration, NJOEM puts the State
Emergency Operations Plan into
effect. It may also activate the State
Emergency Operations Center to full
24-hour stafng to coordinate and
direct state response and recovery
operations. In addition, NJOEM may
call on a number of private agencies
such as the American Red Cross,
the Salvation Army, and the Volun-
tary Organizations Active in Disas-
ter (VOAD) network to fulll critical
missions. The Radio Amateur Civil
Emergency Service (RACES) often
provides backup emergency com-
munications and the Civil Air Patrol
may assist in search and rescue
missions.
3. Does a state of emergency
mean you arent allowed to go
anywhere or do anything until its
lifted?
The governors declaration does
not normally restrict citizen move-
ments or activities. The state may
limit access to affected areas due
to concerns for public safety, but will
notify the public of these restrictions.
If it is necessary to impose vehicular
or personal movement restrictions,
the New Jersey Ofce of Emergen-
cy Management will alert the public
using all available means, including,
the Emergency Alert System, urgent
press releases, DOT highway signs,
law enforcement teletypes, etc. Ev-
ery effort will be made by NJOEM
to facilitate safe passage for utility,
health care and emergency services
workers whose presence is neces-
sary for public safety or in response
to the Emergency.
4. How long does a state of
emergency remain in effect?
The governor will rescind the state
of emergency when it is no longer
needed to provide necessary support
to localities or until the threat of im-
pending danger from the event has
passed.
5. Does a declaration of emer-
gency bar the sale or provision of
goods and services?
not address restrictions on the sale
or provision of goods or services.
However, your locality may enact re-
strictions under their local emergency
declaration. Contact your local gov-
ernment for any specic information.
6. Is it an employers responsi-
bility to pay employees who can-
not get to work during a state of
emergency?
not mandate administrative policies
for individual businesses or ad-
dress workplace situations in which
employees are unable to travel.
Businesses must address hours of
operation and compensation on an
individual basis. Once a federal di-
saster is declared, employees unable
to work may be eligible for unemploy-
ment assistance.
7. Are all state ofces closed
during a state of emergency?
not automatically close state ofces.
Should it be necessary to scale back
or close state ofces, the governor
will make an announcement similar
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Pagliughi was appointed as the
director of Cape May Countys
Emergency Management Com-
munications Center in August
2013, Pagliughi found himself with
a challenge that few expected of a
county with water on three sides.
There were no shelters in the
county before I took over, Pagli-
ughi said.
Pagliughi, who retired from an
engineering company as the na-
tional industry manager, environ-
mental division, moved quickly
to secure four shelters within two
months, according to the Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
Then Hurricane Sandy struck
the Jersey Shore.
We sheltered over 700 peo-
ple, the mayor said.
In addition to being mayor,
Pagliughi is also the head of Ava-
lons Ofce of Emergency Man-
agement, a role he assumed in
2001. According to FEMA, this
makes the mayor familiar with the
challenges the countys geogra-
phy and demographics represent.
We had an ice storm in 2006,
and we had over 150 people who
wouldnt evacuate the barrier is-
lands because they didnt want to
leave their pets behind, Pagliughi
said.
Realizing that residents wanted
to protect their pets during storms
led the mayor to purchase a 52-
foot trailer, which housed 120 pets
during Sandy, including several
birds and a snake.
The trailer, which had heat, hot
water and food storage for the an-
imals, was parked next to a Red
Cross shelter. The borough paid
for the trailer with $24,000 in do-
nations.
In addition, the county has
also purchased two trailers and is
converting a third with the help of
Cape May County Technical High
School students who have made it
their class project.
According to FEMA, Pagliughi
took preventive measures as San-
dy made its way toward the shore
last year to prepare for the storms
aftermath. The mayor secured a
debris cleanup contract, as well as
a reconstruction contract to repair
damage to government buildings,
and was able to clean up Avalon
in just three days.
The mayor also created an
Disaster awareness a priority for Avalon mayor
Submitted
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emergency website for Avalon
that integrated reverse 911, al-
lowing residents and others to get
updated information during Hur-
ricane Sandy, as well as photos
and live video.
He is now working on a similar
site for the county.
People thrive on information,
Pagliughi said. The more they
have, the better.
Some of the problems that
arose during Sandy were easier to
solve than others. When the coun-
tys shelters ran low on food, the
Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabil-
itation Center in Cape May Court
House prepared 2,300 meals in
two days and delivered them via
the countys fare-free bus net-
work.
Even though Cape May County
escaped the devastation that San-
dy inicted on other areas of the
state, three days passed before
the governor lifted the evacuation
order for the county, causing prob-
lems for residents trying to re-en-
ter the county to check on homes.
Pagliughi believes that munici-
pal emergency management ofc-
es should be able to determine the
safety of their own towns.
He is already anticipating future
storms and emergencies. Last
year, the New Jersey National
Guard sent four high-wheeled
trucks to Cape May County to help
with rescue and evacuations.
However, a change in Guard
policy means the guard will no
longer send high-wheeled vehi-
cles before a disaster.
To compensate, Pagliughi used
the Army Surplus Program to pur-
chase 22 ve-ton trucks, setting
six aside as the county eet, and
giving the rest to municipalities.
He knows the county still needs
more shelter space.
Theres not a lot of room here
to build, he said.
Weve had, I think, 10 disaster
declarations since I took over as
the head of Avalons OEM, Pagli-
ughi said. We know the programs.
We know how to get reimbursed.
FEMAs mission is to support
residents and rst responders to
build, sustain, and improve the
capability to prepare for, protect
against, respond to, recover from,
and mitigate hazards, according
to information from the federal
agency.
For more information, see www.
fema.gov/blog, www.twitter.com/
fema, www.facebook.com/fema,
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Its important to know the
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the following helpful guide:
Hurricane Watch
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cials issue an evacuation order
for your area. Even a slight de-
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travel times as trafc congestion
worsens.
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preferably in the same county,
or at least minimize the distance
over which you must travel in or-
der to reach your intended shelter
location.
If possible, make arrange-
ments to stay with the friend or
relative who resides closest to
your home and who will not have
to evacuate.
Discuss with your intended
host the details of your family
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beginning of the hurricane sea-
son.
If a hotel or motel is your nal
intended destination during an
evacuation, make reservations
before you leave.
Most hotels and motels will ll
quickly once evacuations begin.
The longer you wait to make res-
ervations, even if an ofcial evac-
uation order has not been issued
for your area or county, the less
likely you are to nd hotel/motel
room vacancies, especially along
interstate highways and in major
metropolitan areas.
If you are unable to stay with
friends or family and no hotels/
motels rooms are available, then
as a last resort go to a shelter.
Remember, shelters are not
designed for comfort and do not
usually accept pets. Bring your
disaster supply kit with you to the
shelter.
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Atlantic City Electric custom-
ers have several ways to get and
communicate information when
the power goes out.
Call 1-800-833-7476 to re-
port outages and downed wires.
You can request a callback so
the utility can verify if individual
or small groups of outages still
exist
You can also see www.atlan-
ticcityelectric.com to report and
learn about outages.
The online Outage Center lets
you report an outage, check the
status of an outage, download a
mobile app, get tips on preparing
for severe weather, and view an
outage map and guide.
By entering your account in-
formation, you can get updates,
use outage maps to zoom in
and see where outages have
occurred near you, get import-
ant contact information and see
estimates for when power will be
restored.
Use Atlantic City Electrics mo-
bile app to access outage maps,
get restoration estimates, report
outages and call through a direct
dial link. Download the free app on
your mobile device at www.atlan-
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Atlantic City Electrics outage
management system analyzes
outage reports from the public to
predict what lines and equipment
may be out of service. This anal-
ysis helps crews nd the location
of the outage and restore power
quickly and safely.
The utility also asks that cus-
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service location telephone number
is on their account by signing into
their account online. This will help
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to shore up its emergency plans
By LAURA STETSER
Staff Writer
For all of the trouble Hurricane
Sandy brought to our shores back in
2012, the superstorm left South Jer-
sey with one gift: the ability to learn
from the experience.
In Atlantic County that has meant
going back to the drawing board to
increase sheltering capabilities and
shoring up countywide evacuation
plans.
We have been working over the
past many months since Sandy to
enhance our sheltering capabilities,
said Linda Gilmore, spokeswoman
for Atlantic County. We have enlist-
ed the assistance of our school sys-
tems. Our plans include provisions
for the medical needy and pets as
well as the general population.
To date, more than 250 individuals
have been trained to assist in shel-
ter operations and 16 agencies have
offered use of their facilities as recep-
tion sites.
We have acquired more volun-
teers and we continue to provide
them with training and resources. It is
an ongoing process. We are grateful
for the support and participation of
our Medical Reserve Corps, Com-
munity Emergency Response Team,
our own county employee volunteers
and community partners.
The county will provide shelters
as needed for its evacuated resi-
dents, but Gilmore said the locations
are not made available to the public
in advance.
Each storm and event is some-
what unique, she explained. We
dont want people to show up to a
site that may not be activated. We
also have to ensure that stafng is
available on rotating shifts for the du-
ration. Volunteers need to know their
own families are safe and secure.
Some factors such as how high
ood waters are or the number of
properties affected by any given
storm are taken into account by
emergency ofcials, as well as the
track of the storm, speed and timing,
tide cycles and winds.
These decisions have to be made
well in advance based upon best
available information and weather
models. As we have seen, the storm
track may change once those deci-
sions are made.
Mother Nature is unpredictable.
However, the one constant is the
need to protect public safety and
property and err on the side of cau-
tion, Gilmore said.
And communication is essen-
tial. We have conference calls well
in advance of a storm and briengs
throughout an event to keep all con-
cerned up to speed as well as to
share information and situational ex-
periences.
To prepare for the upcoming
storm season, the Atlantic County
Ofce of Emergency Preparedness
will be conducting a full scale exer-
cise from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
Aug.23 at the Tony Canale Training
Center in Egg Harbor Township to
test equipment, review plans and
prepare volunteers for emergency
response and recovery efforts.
OEP will then join the Atlantic
County Division of Public Health
and the Mental Health Association in
Atlantic County at the annual Touch-
a-Truck event in the Cardiff Shop-
ping Plaza in Egg Harbor Township
on Saturday, Sept. 27. The staff will
present emergency preparedness
information and display some of the
countys emergency response equip-
ment, some of which has been ac-
quired in the aftermath of Sandy.
Still, Gilmore admits that experi-
ence is lifes best teacher.
Some of the most important
training we have received has been
our real-life experiences during Hurri-
cane Irene, the derecho and Super-
storm Sandy, she said. The lessons
learned from these events have more
lasting signicance than any tabletop
exercise could ever provide.
New Jersey residents who may
have difculty during an evacuation
because of physical or other limita-
tions or lack of transportation can
register in advance online at New
Jerseys Special Needs Registry,
at www.registerready.nj.gov or by
calling 2-1-1.
The registry allows New Jersey
residents with access and func-
tional needs and their families and
friends to provide information to
emergency response agencies, so
rst responders can better plan to
serve them in a disaster or other
emergency.
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and is only used for emergency
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be contacted occasionally to en-
sure the information is up to date.
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According to the Federal
Emergency Management Agen-
cy, theres much more you can
do to protect your home and
your family before a hurricane
hits.
The FEMAs Federal Insur-
ance and Mitigation Administra-
tion recommends you take the
following additional steps to pre-
pare for hurricane season:
Know your risk
People who live along the
coast are at greater risk of ex-
periencing the damaging effects
of a hurricane, but that doesnt
mean youre not at risk if you
live farther inland. Ask your local
emergency management ofce
about the history of hurricanes
in your area and how to protect
your family and home.
For additional information,
see the FEMA Map Service
Center at http://www.msc.fema.
gov.
Buy ood insurance
Buying ood insurance will
not only give you greater peace
of mind, but it will also greatly
speed your recovery if a hurri-
cane does cause ooding. To
learn more about ood insur-
ance, contact your insurance
company, or call 1-800-427-
4661.
For additional information,
see http://www.oodsmart.gov.
Install hurricane
straps
Hurricane straps, made of
galvanized metal, help keep the
roof fastened to the walls in high
winds. They can be difcult to
install, so you may need a con-
tractor for this project.
Install and maintain
storm shutters
Installing storm shutters on
windows, sliding glass doors,
skylights, and French doors is
one of the best ways to protect
your home. You can buy manu-
factured shutters made of wood,
steel, or aluminum. You can
also make storm shutters with
5/8-inch thick exterior-grade ply-
wood.
Install a generator
for emergencies
Power outages are common-
place during disasters, and they
often last for several days. An
emergency power generator
can provide power to essen-
tial home appliances, heating,
cooling, and emergency lighting.
Remember to keep an adequate
supply of fuel. Ask your local util-
ity company about regulations
governing the use of generators
and always use caution when
operating a generator inside a
building or attached garage.
Reinforce your
garage door
High winds from hurricanes
can damage garage doors or
even blow them in. If wind en-
ters a garage, it can cause dan-
gerous and expensive structural
damage. Reinforcing your ga-
rage door helps you protect not
only your garage, but its con-
tents.
You can reinforce a garage
door by adding girts across
the back of the door and by
strengthening the glider wheel
tracks.
Whether you need to rein-
force your garage door should
be based on an inspection by a
trained door systems technician.
Adding weight to a garage
Avoiding hurricane damage
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door in the form of reinforce-
ment may require an adjustment
to or replacement of the doors
counterbalance system. Only a
trained door systems technician
should perform the adjustments
or replacement.
Dont wait until a hurricane
warning is issued to reinforce
your garage door; you probably
wont have time.
Anchor or remove
potential windborne
objects
Everyday objects outside
your home such as trash cans,
yard furniture, barbecue grills,
playhouses, and tools can be
moved by the wind and cause
damage during a hurricane. The
wind can pick up smaller objects
and drive them through windows
and glass doors.
Be sure to anchor storage
sheds to a permanent foun-
dation and remember that the
straps and ground anchors used
for manufactured homes can
be used to anchor outbuildings,
especially small garden sheds,
which are usually not placed on
a permanent foundation.
You can secure trash cans
with cables or chains attached
to ground anchors or to wood
posts rmly embedded in the
ground.
Remove trees that
could fall on your
home
All trees should be far enough
away from your home that they
cant fall on it. The distance be-
tween your home and any near-
by tree should be greater than
the height the tree will reach
when it is fully grown.
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The major evacuation routes
for Atlantic County are the At-
lantic City Expressway, Garden
State Parkway, U.S. 9, U.S. 30,
U.S. 40, U.S. 322, State Routes
50, 54, 152, and County Routes
559, Alt. 559, Alt. 561 and 623.
When residents begin to plan
for an evacuation, they are en-
couraged to have a place to go.
Additional information can be
found on the countys website
as well as the first section of the
local telephone directory.
Review the evacuation routes
map to find the closest evacua-
tion route out of your area. In the
event that a hurricane threatens
Atlantic County and an evacu-
ation of the barrier islands and
immediate Mainland is neces-
sary, the governor will declare a
state of emergency, which will
allow state and local authorities
to take actions to rapidly evacu-
ate Atlantic County.
One of these actions may be
to reverse the flow of traffic
on the Atlantic City Expressway
so that all lanes will be head-
ed west, away from the path of
the storm. This action will only
be taken should a landfall hur-
ricane be imminent and time is
of the essence for a full-scale
evacuation. Full reverse flow
directions can be found on the
countys website.
Evacuation zones
In the event that Atlantic
County needs to evacuate its
residents or visitors due to a se-
vere northeast storm, flooding
event or hurricane, the Atlantic
County Office of Emergency
Management, working with local
offices of emergency manage-
ment, has developed an evacu-
ation zone system.
Using this system in the event
of an evacuation, residents will
be asked to evacuate the county
by zone. Residents are advised
to head the warnings and leave
when their zone is directed to
leave. This system is in place to
help minimize traffic congestion
and get the public out of poten-
tial harms way in an efficient
Know your evacuation routes and zones
and organized manner.
The evacuation
zones are:
Zone 1: Brigantine Beach;
Zone 2: Atlantic City, Corbin
City, Egg Harbor Township
areas of West Atlantic City,
Seaview Harbor, Anchorage
Point, Sea Village Marina, Gal-
loway Township in the area east
of Route 9, Longport Borough,
Margate City and Ventnor City;
Zone 3: Absecon City, all
remaining Egg Harbor Town-
ship areas, Estell Manor, Gal-
loway Township (areas west of
Route 9), Linwood, Northfield,
Pleasantville, Port Republic and
Somers Point;
Zone 4: Egg Harbor City,
Hamilton Township and Wey-
mouth Township;
Zone 5: Buena Borough, Bue-
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potential property damage.
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and higher are considered major
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tial for signicant loss of life and
damage. Category 1 and 2 storms
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require preventative measures.
In the western North Pacic, the
term super typhoon is used for
tropical cyclones with sustained
winds exceeding 150 mph.
Category 1, 74-95 mph
Very dangerous winds will pro-
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structed frame homes could have
damage to roof, shingles, vinyl
siding and gutters. Large branch-
es of trees will snap and shallow-
ly rooted trees may be toppled.
Extensive damage to power lines
and poles likely will result in pow-
er outages that could last a few to
several days.
Category 2,
96-110 mph
Extremely dangerous winds
will cause extensive damage:
Well-constructed frame homes
could sustain major roof and
siding damage. Many shallowly
rooted trees will be snapped or
uprooted and block numerous
roads. Near-total power loss is
expected with outages that could
last from several days to weeks.
Category 3,
111-129 mph
Devastating damage will oc-
cur: Well-built framed homes
may incur major damage or re-
moval of roof decking and gable
ends. Many trees will be snapped
or uprooted, blocking numerous
roads. Electricity and water will
be unavailable for several days
to weeks after the storm passes.
Category 4,
130-156 mph
Catastrophic damage will oc-
cur: Well-built framed homes
can sustain severe damage with
loss of most of the roof structure
and/or some exterior walls. Most
trees will be snapped or uproot-
ed and power poles downed.
Fallen trees and power poles will
isolate residential areas. Power
outages will last weeks to possi-
bly months. Most of the area will
be uninhabitable for weeks or
months.
Category 5,
157 mph or higher
Catastrophic damage will oc-
cur: A high percentage of framed
homes will be destroyed, with to-
tal roof failure and wall collapse.
Fallen trees and power poles will
isolate residential areas. Power
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What should I do?
Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio
for critical information from the Na-
tional Weather Service (NWS).
Check your disaster supplies
and replace or restock as needed.
Bring in anything that can be
picked up by the wind (bicycles,
lawn furniture).
Close windows, doors and hur-
ricane shutters. If you do not have
hurricane shutters, close and board
up all windows and doors with ply-
wood.
Turn the refrigerator and freez-
er to the coldest setting and keep
them closed as much as possible
so that food will last longer if the
power goes out.
Turn off propane tanks and un-
plug small appliances.
Fill your cars gas tank.
Talk with members of your
household and create an evacua-
tion plan.
Planning and practicing your
evacuation plan minimizes confu-
sion and fear during the event.
Learn about your communitys
hurricane response plan. Plan
routes to local shelters, register
family members with special med-
ical needs as required and make
plans for your pets to be cared for.
Evacuate if advised by author-
ities. Be careful to avoid ooded
roads and washed out bridges.
Because standard homeowners
insurance doesnt cover ooding,
its important to have protection
from the oods associated with
hurricanes, tropical storms, heavy
rains and other conditions that im-
pact the U.S. For more information
on ood insurance, visit the Nation-
al Flood Insurance Program Web
site at www.FloodSmart.gov.
What supplies
do I need?
Waterat least a 3-day supply;
one gallon per person per day
Foodat least a 3-day supply
of non-perishable, easy-to-prepare
food
Flashlight
Battery-powered or hand-crank
radio
(NOAA Weather Radio, if possi-
ble)
Extra batteries
First aid kit
Medications (seven-day supply)
and medical items (hearing aids
with extra batteries, glasses, con-
tact lenses, syringes, cane)
Multi-purpose tool
Sanitation and personal hygiene
items
Copies of personal documents
(medication list and pertinent med-
ical information, proof of address,
deed/lease to home, passports,
birth certicates, insurance poli-
cies)
Cell phone with chargers
Family and emergency contact
information
Extra cash
Emergency blanket
Map(s) of the area
Baby supplies (bottles, formula,
baby food, diapers)
Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID,
food, carrier, and bowl)
Tools/supplies for securing your
home
Extra set of car keys and house
keys
Extra clothing, hat and sturdy
shoes
Rain gear
Insect repellent and sunscreen
Camera for photos of damage
What do I do
after a hurricane?
Continue listening to a NOAA
Weather Radio or the local news
for the latest updates.
Stay alert for extended rainfall
and subsequent ooding even after
the hurricane or tropical storm has
ended.
If you evacuated, return home
only when ofcials say it is safe.
Drive only if necessary and avoid
ooded roads and washed-out
bridges.
Keep away from loose or dan-
gling power lines and report them
immediately to the power company.
Stay out of any building that has
water around it.
Inspect your home for damage.
Take pictures of damage, both of
the building and its contents, for in-
surance purposes.
Use ashlights in the dark. Do
NOT use candles.
Avoid drinking or preparing food
with tap water until you are sure its
not contaminated.
Check refrigerated food for spoil-
age. If in doubt, throw it out.
Wear protective clothing and be
cautious when cleaning up to avoid
injury.
Watch animals closely and keep
them under your direct control.
Use the telephone only for emer-
gency calls.
Let Your Family Know
Youre Safe
If your community has experi-
enced a hurricane, or any disas-
ter, register on the American Red
Cross Safe and Well Web site
available through RedCross.org/
SafeandWell to let your family and
friends know about your welfare. If
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Once power is restored after
an outage, youll need to de-
termine the safety of your food,
according to the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration. Heres
how:
If an appliance thermometer
was kept in the freezer, check
the temperature when the pow-
er comes back on. If the freezer
thermometer reads 40F or be-
low, the food is safe and may be
refrozen.
If a thermometer has not been
kept in the freezer, check each
package of food to determine its
safety. You cant rely on appear-
ance or odor. If the food still con-
tains ice crystals or is 40F or be-
low, it is safe to refreeze or cook.
Refrigerated food should be
safe as long as the power was
out for no more than 4 hours
and the refrigerator door was
kept shut. Discard any perish-
able food such as meat, poultry,
fish, eggs or leftovers that has
been above 40F for two hours
or more.
Keep in mind that perishable food
such as meat, poultry, seafood,
milk, and eggs that are not kept ad-
equately refrigerated or frozen may
cause illness if consumed, even
when they are thoroughly cooked.
... and when power is turned back on
The U.S. Food and Drug Ad-
ministration offers the following
food safety tips to keep in mind
during and after power outages:
Keep the refrigerator and
freezer doors closed as much as
possible to maintain the cold tem-
perature.
The refrigerator will keep food
cold for about 4 hours if it is un-
opened.
A full freezer will keep the tem-
perature for approximately 48
hours (24 hours if it is half full) if
the door remains closed.
Buy dry or block ice to keep the
refrigerator as cold as possible if
the power is going to be out for
a prolonged period of time. Fifty
pounds of dry ice should hold an
18-cubic foot, fully stocked freez-
er cold for two days.
If you plan to eat refrigerat-
ed or frozen meat, poultry, sh
or eggs while it is still at safe
temperatures, its important that
each item is thoroughly cooked
to the proper temperature to as-
sure that any food-borne bacteria
that may be present is destroyed.
However, if at any point the food
was above 40 F for 2 hours or
more, discard it.
Wash fruits and vegetables
with water from a safe source be-
fore eating.
For infants, try to use pre-
pared, canned baby formula that
requires no added water. When
using concentrated or powdered
formulas, prepare with bottled
water if the local water source is
potentially contaminated.
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1964, August, Category 2, 90 mph, Cleo
1964, September, Category 2, 100 mph, Dora
1964, October, Category 3, 100 mph, Hilda
1964, October, Category 2, 110 mph, Isbell
1965, September, Category 3, 135 mph, Betsy
1966, June, Category 2, 80 mph, Alma
1966, October, Category 1, 75 mph, Inez
1967, September, Category 3, 140 mph, Beulah
1968, October, Category 2, 70 mph, Gladys
1969, August, Category 5, 150 mph, Camille
1969, September, Category 1, 95 mph, Gerda
1970, August, Category 3, 110 mph, Celia
1971, September, Category 2, 85 mph, Edith
1971 , September, Category 1, 65 mph, Fern
1971, September, Category 1, 65 mph, Ginger
1972, June, Category 1, 65 mph, Agnes
1974, September, Category 3, 130 mph, Carmen
1975, September, Category 3, 110 mph, Eloise
1976, August, Category 1, 80 mph, Belle
1977, September, Category 1, 65 mph, Babe
1979, July, Category 1, 65 mph, Bob
1979, September, Category 2, 80 mph, David
1979, September, Category 3, 115 mph, Frederic
1980, August, Category 3, 100 mph, Allen
1983, August, Category 3, 100 mph, Alicia
1984, September , Category 3, 100 mph, Diana
1985, July, Category 1, 65 mph, Bob
1985, August, Category 1, 80 mph, Danny
1985, September, Category 3, 100 mph, Elena
1985, September, Category 3, 90 mph, Gloria
1985, October, Category 1, 75 mph, Juan
1985, Nov, Category 2, 85 mph, Kate
1986, June, Category 1, 75 mph, Bonnie
1986, August, Category 1, 65 mph, Charley
1987, October, Category 1, 65 mph, Floyd
1988, September, Category 1, 70 mph, Florence
1989, August, Category 1, 70 mph, Chantal
1989, September, Category 4, 120 mph, Hugo
1989, October, Category 1, 75 mph, Jerry
1991, August, Category 2, 90 mph, Bob
1992, August, Category 5, 145 mph, Andrew
1993, August , Category 3, 100 mph, Emily
1995, August, Category 2, 85 mph, Erin
1995, October, Category 3, 100 mph, Opal
1996, July, Category 2, 90 mph, Bertha
1996, September, Category 3, 100 mph, Fran
1997, July, Category 1, 70 mph, Danny
1998, August, Category 2, 95 mph, Bonnie
1998, September, Category 1, 70 mph, Earl
1998, September, Category 2, 90 mph, Georges
1999, August, Category 3, 100 mph, Bret
1999, September, Category 2, 90 mph, Floyd
1999, October, Category 1, 70 mph, Irene
2002, October, Category 1, 80 mph, Lili
2003, July, Category 1, 80 mph, Claudette
2003, September, Category 2, 90 mph, Isabel
2004, August , Category 1, 70 mph, Alex
2004, August, Category 4, 130 mph, Charley
74 hurricanes over the past 50 years
2004, August, Category 1, 65 mph, Gaston
2004, September, Category 2, 90 mph, Frances
2004, September, Category 3, 105 mph, Ivan
2004, September, Category 3, 105 mph, Jeanne
2005, July, Category 1, 65 mph, Cindy
2005, July, Category 3, 105 mph, Dennis
2005, August, Category 3, 110 mph, Katrina
2005, September, Category 3, 100 mph, Rita
2005, October, Category 3, 105 mph, Wilma
2007, September, Category 1, 80 mph, Humberto
2008, July, Category 1, 75 mph, Dolly
2008, September, Category 2, 90 mph, Gustav
2008, September, Category 2, 95 mph, Ike
2011, September, Category 1, 75 mph, Irene
2012, August, Category 1, 70 mph, Isaac
2012, October , Category 1, 70 mph, Sandy
The following is a list of the 74 tropical cyclones that have affected the
continental United States over the past 50 years. This list is organized by
year, month, category, maximum winds, and name.
All information was gathered by the Hurricane Research Division of
the Atlantic Oceanographic and Meteorological Laboratory, part of the
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Avalon, 609-967-5914, Martin Pagliughi
Cape May, 609-884-9515, Robert Smith
Cape May Point, 609-425-1191, Irene Schreiner
Dennis Township, 609-861-9700, Michael Haggerty
Lower Township, 609-886-1619, Gary Douglas
Middle Township, 609-465-8731, Paul Fritsch
North Wildwood, 609-522-0191, Bob Matteucci
Ocean City, 609-399-0202, Frank Donato
Sea Isle City, 609-263-4311, Tom Dintino
Stone Harbor, 609-368-8900, Ken Hawk
Upper Township, 609-628-2011 Ex- 257, Rob Speigel
West Cape May, 609-884-1005, Dan Rutherford
West Wildwood, 609-729-6295, Frank Pellegrino
Wildwood, 609-522-0118, Daniel Dunn
Wildwood Crest, 609-522-2456, Thomas Depaul
Woodbine, 609-861-2837, William Pikolycky
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Being prepared when its time to
return home after evacuating from
a hurricane or ood will keep you
safer while inspecting and cleaning
up the damage to your home, ac-
cording to the American Red Cross.
Before traveling, ensure local of-
cials have declared that its safe to
enter your community and that you
have the supplies you will need.
Follow the suggestions below for
returning to, inspecting and clean-
ing your home.
Items to Take When
Returning Home
Government-issued photo ID
and proof of address
Important phone numbers
Bottled water and non-perish-
able foods
First aid kit
Cleanser/ hand cleaning gel for
personal use
Hygiene products and toilet pa-
per
Insect repellent and sunscreen
Long sleeved shirts, long pants,
sturdy waterproof boots and work
gloves
Flashlight, portable radio and ex-
tra batteries
Cameras for photos of damage
for insurance claims
Before Returning
Find out if it is safe to enter your
community or neighborhood. Fol-
low the advice of your local author-
ities.
Carry plenty of cash. ATMs may
not work and stores may not be
able to accept credit or debit cards.
Bring supplies such as ash-
lights, batteries, bottled water and
non-perishable foods in case utili-
ties are out.
Create back-up communication
plans with family and friends in
case you are unable to call from af-
fected areas.
Plan for delays when traveling.
Bring extra food, water, pillows,
blankets and other items that will
make the trip more comfortable.
Keep the fuel tank of your vehicle
as full as possible in case gas sta-
tions are crowded, out of fuel or
closed.
Carry a map to help you route
around heavy trafc or impassable
roads.
Find out if local medical facilities
are open and if emergency services
are functioning again. Do not call
9-1-1 or the local emergency num-
ber to do this.
Understand that recovery takes
time. Focus on the positive and
have patience. Others will have
similar frustrations.
First Inspection
If possible, leave children and
pets with a relative or friend. If not,
keep them away from hazards and
oodwater.
Beware of rodents, snakes, in-
sects and other animals that may
be on your property or in your
home.
Before entering your home, look
outside for damaged power lines,
gas lines, foundation cracks and
other exterior damage. It may be
too dangerous to enter the home.
If you smell natural gas or pro-
pane, or hear a hissing noise, leave
immediately and contact the re
department.
If your home was ooded, as-
sume it is contaminated with mold.
Mold increases health risks for
those with asthma, allergies or oth-
er breathing conditions.
Open doors and windows. Let
the house air out before staying
inside for any length of time if the
house was closed for more than 48
hours.
Turn the main electrical power
and water systems off until you or
a professional can ensure that they
are safe. Never turn the power on
or off, or use an electrical tool or
appliance while standing in water.
Check the ceiling and oor for
signs of sagging. Water may be
trapped in the ceiling or oors may
be unsafe to walk on.
Using Generators
Safely
When using a portable gener-
ator, connect the equipment you
want to power directly to the outlets
on the generator. Do not connect
a portable generator to a homes
Prepare yourself before returning home
after a hurricane or ood
electrical system.
If you are considering getting a
generator, get advice from a pro-
fessional, such as an electrician.
Make sure that the generator you
purchase is rated for the power that
you think you will need.
Cleaning Your Home
Wear protective clothing, includ-
ing rubber gloves and rubber boots.
Be careful when moving furnish-
ings or debris since they may be
water logged and heavier.
Throw out all food, beverages
and medicine exposed to ood
waters and mud, including canned
goods and containers with food or
liquid that have been sealed shut.
When in doubt, throw it out.
Some cleaning solutions can
cause toxic fumes and other haz-
ards if mixed together. If you smell
a strong odor or your eyes water
from the fumes or mixed chemicals,
open a window and get out of your
home.
Throw out items that absorb wa-
ter and cannot be cleaned or disin-
fected (e.g. mattresses, carpeting,
cosmetics, stuffed animals and
baby toys).
Remove all drywall and insula-
tion that has been in contact with
ood waters.
Clean hard surfaces (e.g. oor-
ing, countertops and appliances)
thoroughly with hot water and soap
or a detergent.
Return to as many personal and
family routines as possible.
Carbon Monoxide
Kills
Never use a generator, grill,
camp stove or other gasoline, pro-
pane, natural gas or charcoal-burn-
ing devices inside a home, garage,
basement, crawlspace or any par-
tially enclosed area. Locate unit
away from doors, windows and
vents that could allow carbon mon-
oxide to come indoors.
The primary hazards to avoid
when using alternate sources for
electricity, heating or cooking are
carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning,
electric shock and re.
Get more safety tips at www.red-
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Cleaning up after ood waters subside
The Federal Alliance for Safe
Homes, Inc. offers the following
flood tips for cleaning up after a
flood:
Structural
considerations
Check for building stability be-
fore entry sticking doors at the
top may indicate a ceiling at risk
of collapse.
Check foundation for any
loose or missing blocks, bricks,
stones or mortar.
Inside, assess stability of
plaster and drywall any bulg-
ing or swelling ceilings indicate
damage that should be re-
moved. Press upward on drywall
ceilings. If nail heads appear,
drywall will need to be re-nailed
but can be saved.
To prevent warping of wooden
doors, remove and disinfect all
knobs and hardware, and lay flat
and allow to air dry completely.
Remove wet drywall and insu-
lation well above the high water
mark.
Insurance tips
Take extensive photos and
video for insurance claims. Only
flood insurance typically covers
damage from floods.
Remove damaged items from
the home. If you need evidence
of damage, save swatches (car-
pet, curtains, etc.) for your insur-
ance adjuster
Mold and general
clean up
Wash and disinfect all surfac-
es, including cupboard interiors
with a solution of cup bleach
to 2 gallons of water. Remove
sliding doors and windows be-
fore cleaning and disinfect the
sliders and the tracks.
Clean and disinfect concrete
surfaces using a mixture of TSP
(trisodium phosphate) and wa-
ter. Mix according to manufac-
turers directions and apply to
entire surface.
Liquid cleaners can remove
mud, silt and greasy deposits.
Liquid detergents work on wash-
able textiles. Use diluted bleach
if item is safe for bleach.
The National Archives has
information on how to clean up
your family treasures. Although
it may be difficult to throw cer-
tain items away, especially those
with sentimental value, experts
recommend that if you cant
clean it, you should dispose of
it, especially if it has come into
contact with water that may con-
tain sewage
Air quality and mold
prevention
Clean and disinfect heating,
air conditioning and ventila-
tion ducts before use to avoid
spread of airborne germs and
mold spores.
Use fans and allow in sunlight
to dry out interior spaces.
To avoid growth of micro-
organisms, household items
should be dried completely be-
fore they are brought back in
the house. Although the drying
process can take a long time,
homeowners should be patient
because it is necessary to keep
a homes air quality healthy.
Some household items may take
longer than others to dry, such
as upholstered furniture and car-
pets.
Remove wallpaper and cover-
ings that came into contact with
floodwaters. Dont repaint or re-
pair until drying is complete and
humidity levels in the home have
dropped.
For more information on pro-
tecting your home from flooding,
see www.flash.org.
For more information on
purchasing flood insurance
see www.floodsmart.gov/
floodsmart/.
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consumer advocate for strength-
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families from natural and man-
made disasters. FLASH col-
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partners in government, industry
and the non-profit sector.
Check for building stability before entry sticking doors at the top may indicate a ceiling at risk of
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The U.S. Food and Drug
Administration offers the fol-
lowing guidelines for keeping
your food safe during and after
flood conditions.
Do not eat any food that may
have come into contact with
flood water.
Discard any food that is not
in a waterproof container if
there is any chance that it has
come into contact with flood
water.
Food containers that are not
waterproof include those with
screw-caps, snap lids, pull
tops, and crimped caps.
Also, discard cardboard
juice/milk/baby formula box-
es and home canned foods if
they have come in contact with
flood water, because they can-
not be effectively cleaned and
sanitized.
Inspect canned foods and
discard any food in damaged
cans. Can damage is shown
by swelling, leakage, punc-
tures, holes, fractures, exten-
sive deep rusting, or crushing/
denting severe enough to pre-
vent normal stacking or open-
ing with a manual, wheel-type
can opener.
Undamaged, commercial-
ly prepared foods in all-met-
al cans and retort pouches
(like flexible, shelf-stable juice
or seafood pouches) can be
saved if you follow this proce-
dure:
Remove the labels, if they
are the removable kind, since
they can harbor dirt and bac-
teria.
Brush or wipe away any dirt
or silt.
Thoroughly wash the cans
or retort pouches with soap
and water, using hot water if it
is available. Rinse the cans or
retort pouches with water that
is safe for drinking, if available,
since dirt or residual soap will
reduce the effectiveness of
chlorine sanitation.
Sanitize cans and retort
pouches by immersion in one
of the two following ways:
Place in water and allow the
water to come to a boil and
continue boiling for 2 minutes
or place in a freshly made
solution consisting of 1 ta-
blespoon of unscented liquid
chlorine bleach per gallon of
drinking water (or the cleanest,
clearest water available) for 15
minutes.
Air dry cans or retort pouch-
es for a minimum of one hour
before opening or storing.
If the labels were remov-
able, then re-label your cans
or retort pouches, including the
expiration date (if available),
with a marking pen.
Food in reconditioned cans
or retort pouches should be
used as soon as possible
thereafter.
Any concentrated baby for-
mula in reconditioned, all-met-
al containers must be diluted
with clean, drinking water.
Thoroughly wash metal
pans, ceramic dishes, and
utensils (including can open-
ers) with soap and water,
using hot water if available.
Rinse, and then sanitize them
by boiling in clean water or im-
mersing them for 15 minutes
in a solution of 1 tablespoon
of unscented, liquid chlorine
bleach per gallon of drinking
water (or the cleanest, clear-
est water available).
Thoroughly wash coun-
tertops with soap and water,
using hot water if available.
Rinse, and then sanitize by
applying a solution of 1 ta-
blespoon of unscented, liquid
chlorine bleach per gallon of
drinking water (or the clean-
est, clearest water available).
Allow to air dry.
When ooding occurs keep food safe
No one in the path of a super-
storm like Hurricane Sandy is im-
mune from its impact. Even now,
the Northeast is still recovering
and living under what Governor
Christie recently called a new nor-
mal.
However some people are more
vulnerable than others before,
during and after a major storm
particularly senior citizens.
Seniors and their loved ones
can prepare ahead of time to help
lessen the blow of natural disas-
ters when they strike. Storms like
Sandy pose a threat to seniors for
several reasons:
Lack of transportation Many
seniors no longer drive, or may
fear driving when an evacuation
call goes out, so they need help.
Impaired physical mobility
Physical limitations prevent se-
niors from taking proper precau-
tions. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention reports
that more than half of seniors have
some type of functional impair-
ment or limitation.
Chronic medical conditions
Storms or other natural disasters
can disrupt regular medical treat-
ment schedules, which can ad-
versely affect the health of seniors.
Power outages can be especially
harmful to seniors who depend on
medical devices, and a storm fol-
lowed by a long recovery period
can prevent seniors from relling
prescriptions and getting the food
they need to maintain a healthful
diet.
Greater sensitivity to extreme
temperatures. More than others,
seniors suffer the effects when a
power outage shuts down heat or
air conditioning.
Isolation Many seniors living
by themselves lack a support sys-
tem. Their families may live miles
away. They may not have a trust-
ing relationship with neighbors.
Preparing for
the Storm
Seniors, their families and care-
givers can do the following to help
lessen the impact of a storm or
other emergency:
Post emergency numbers near
all phones, and keep them in your
wallet or purse. Include phone
numbers of your caregiver and
others in your support network. In-
clude an out-of-town contact; local
calls may be difcult to place im-
mediately after a disaster.
Keep a two-week supply of pre-
scription medications and at least a
three-day supply of nonperishable,
ready-to-eat food and water. Also
keep on hand rst-aid supplies,
ashlights and extra batteries.
Pack a to-go bag so youre
prepared to leave quickly if neces-
sary. This should include a ash-
light, extra batteries, medications
and copies of prescriptions, a rst-
aid kit, photo identication, and
copies of essential documents,
such as insurance cards, and a
small amount of cash.
Be aware of your communitys
evacuation plans, and if you dont
drive, make arrangements with a
neighbor or nd out beforehand
how your community handles
evacuation for people without per-
sonal transportation.
And beware of what often fol-
lows storms and other disasters:
home repair scammers. They often
target seniors and provide shoddy
work for a quick buck before leav-
ing town. Resist high-pressure
sales, never authorize work with-
out a written contract and whenev-
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