Disaster Can Strike at Any Time

Everything You Need Know to be Prepared

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Lightning is a severe weather event which can strike at any time.

Lightning

On average every day, 36 people suffer injuries and 7 people die in a house related fire.

Fire

Storms create destructive winds, storm surges along the coast.

Storms

The risk of flooding has increased in most coastal regions and that risk is projected to grow.

Floods

Excessive heat can be cause for serious concern.

Heatwave

Believe it or not, all areas of the US are vulnerable to wild fires.

Wild Fire

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Do you know what it takes to be ready for a disaster? Test your knowledge of the facts and find out what your safety score is.

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Special needs

The elderly, medically compromised and those with special needs often need to make additional arrangements in an effort be fully prepared.

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For Kids

Sesame Street Let's Get Ready: Planning Together for Emergencies, created with support provided by PSEG, is a bilingual (English and Spanish) multiple media resource designed to help entire families, especially those with young children, to plan and prepare together for emergencies.

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News & Alerts

Get up-to-the-minute alerts on severe weather and power outages across the Island.

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