- Know your flood hazard: is your property subject to flooding or is in a repetitively flooded area: Flood Maps | FEMA.gov. A hard copy of flood maps can be viewed at your town’s construction office.
- Insure your property with flood insurance as a homeowner or renter: Flood Insurance | FEMA.gov. To learn about PRP Policies: Preferred Risk Policy (PRP) | FEMA.gov
- Protect yourself and your family with Flood Safety tips.
- Sign up for Emergency Notifications: 08008, New Jersey : Nixle
- If disabled or have special needs, sign up for NJ Register Ready
- Be aware of storms and flooding events: https://hudson.dl.stevens-tech.edu/sfas/
- Protect your property from hazard: Are you Protected? Local construction departments are a good resource of hazard protection.
- Build Responsibly: Check with your local towns on permitting and land use.
- Protect natural floodplain functions: each town has ordinances to protect our natural barriers and help with proper drainage.
- Educate the family on flooding: Welcome to Ready Kids! | Ready.gov
- Be prepared for Hurricanes: Hurricanes and Floods | Ocean County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Management
To learn more about how to prepare for an emergency as visitor or resident, check out: Vacationers-guide-to-Emergencies1.pdf