Full Notification

HURRICANE SANDY

National Weather Service is advising:

“HURRICANE SANDY IS FORECAST TO TRANSITION INTO A LARGE COASTAL STORM AS IT MOVES NORTHWARD AND MAY AFFECT OUR AREA IN THE SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY TIME FRAME. HEAVY RAINFALL, HIGH WINDS, COASTAL
FLOODING AND BEACH EROSION ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS STORM. HOWEVER, THIS WILL ULTIMATELY DEPEND ON THE EVENTUAL TRACK AND EVOLUTION OF
SANDY AS IT INTERACTS WITH A DEEPENING UPPER LEVEL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM APPROACHING THE EAST COAST.”


All are urged to use this opportunity to review supplies and emergency plans with all members of the household. Resources for preparedness are on various websites including:

New Jersey Office of Emergency Management: http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/guide_to_hurricane_prep.html

FEMA: http://www.ready.gov/

Hunterdon County Office of Emergency Management:
http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/pdf/911/2012/Hurricane_preparedness_brochure.pdf

Also remember to plan for the care of animals during these potential storms as well.

Electrical power may be lost so make preparations now.

We will be providing further notices as the path of the storm is watched and a more definitive directions are know

October is also Fire Prevention Month. So check those smoke alarms while checking and restocking your
Emergency supplies!

Instructions:

All are urged to use this opportunity to review supplies and emergency plans with all members of the household.