2018 NJ Emergency Preparedness Events

September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder that we all must prepare ourselves and our families for emergencies now and throughout the year. The 2018 national theme is Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How. Click on your county below to learn more about events scheduled in your area. These will be updated throughout the month.

Visit Ready.gov for more information or search #ReadyNJ on social media. 


Atlantic
  • Information tables that include Emergency Preparedness, Register Ready enrollment and flu and handwashing materials  at various Back-to-School events (dates and times vary)

  • Emergency Preparedness presentations at senior centers that will include Register Ready enrollment information and focus on the importance of having a go kit stocked with medications. Medication boxes will also be distributed.

  • Community events include:
    • Sept. 23 - Green Day Festival in Hammonton from 12 to 4 p.m. 
    • Sept. 29 - Italian Festival at Smithville from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
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Burlington
  • Rock hiding - The Burlington County Health Department will be painting rocks with emergency preparedness symbols and including a #BCprepares hashtag. Staff will strategically place them in well-known places throughout the county. Each week in September, staff will hide one rock and unveil clues about the hiding spot on Facebook. Whoever brings in the preparedness rock at the end of each week will receive a preparedness-related prize.
  • Pet preparedness video - The Burlington County Health Department is developing a video that will highlight steps that Burlington County residents can take to ensure their pets are safe in an emergency. Video will be featured on Facebook
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Camden
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Cape May
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Cumberland
  • Sept. 26 - FREE Until Help Arrives training at Cumberland County College (3322 College Dr. Vineland, NJ 08362) in the Luciano Conference Center, Banquet Room from 9 a.m to 12 p.m. If someone is injured, the first few minutes are critical in helping their chances of surviving serious life-threatening injuries. Would you know how to help them until professional help arrives? The New Jersey Department of Health's Office of Emergency Management, through the University Hospital Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response, provides free FEMA-developed trainings around the state to teach people how to use simple and effective skills to save lives, effectively communicate with 9-1-1 operators, stop life-threatening bleeding, manage stress, position injured individuals and stay safe.
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Essex
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Gloucester
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Hudson
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Hunterdon
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Mercer
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Middlesex
  • Emergency preparedness information will be distributed at:
    • Aug. 17 - Eric B. Chandler Health Fair in New Brunswick (277 George Street) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

    • Sept. 28 - Middlesex Vicinage Health Fair (Middlesex County Courthouse) from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

       

  • Trifold emergency preparedness boards and educational materials will be on display in the libraries. 
    • Sept. 4-7
      Milltown Public Library

      New Brunswick Library

      Metuchen Public Library

      Sayreville Public Library

      South River Public Library

    • Sept. 10-14

      Dunellen Borough Library

      Plainsboro Library

      South Plainfield Library

      Highland Park Public Library

      Monroe Township Public Library

      Perth Amboy Public Library

    • Sept. 17-21

      South Amboy Sadie Pope Dowdell Library

      Spotswood Library

      Old Bride Public Library

      East Brunswick Public Library

      Piscataway Public Library

    • Sept. 24-28

      Edison Township Main Library

      Edison Township North Edison Library

      Edison Township Clara Barton

      South Brunswick Public Library

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Monmouth

Monmouth County Health Department will have emergency preparedness information available at each of the following events. Resources include Register Ready enrollment, medical needs shelter brochures, Medical Reserve Corps applications and information, and general preparedness.

  • Sept. 15 – Monmouth Regional High School (1 Norman J Field Way, Tinton Falls) 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 
  • Sept. 16 – Marlboro Day (1996 Recreation Way, Marlboro) from 12 to 5 p.m. 
  • Sept. 22 – Howell Day (Oak Glen Park, Howell) from 12 to 8 p.m.
  • Sept. 29 – Hazlet Day (1776 Union Ave., Hazlet) from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Neptune Preparathon – Date TBD 
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Morris
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Passaic
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Salem

The Emergency Preparedness Division of the Salem County Department of Health and Human Services will be offering free preparedness demonstrations and presentations for residents.

  • Join the Division on these dates during and after its “MOVE Yourself program” (walks begin at 10 a.m.). For more information about the MOVE Yourself Program, call 856-935-7510, extension 8302.

    • Sept. 4 - Hands-Only CPR at Riverview Beach Park (51 North Broadway, Pennsville)

    • Sept. 11 - FREE Until Help Arrives training at Marlton Recreation Park (123 Marlton Road, Pilesgrove). If someone is injured, the first few minutes are critical in helping their chances of surviving serious life-threatening injuries. Would you know how to help them until professional help arrives? The New Jersey Department of Health's Office of Emergency Management, through the University Hospital Center for Emergency Preparedness and Response, provides free FEMA-developed trainings around the state to teach people how to use simple and effective skills to save lives, effectively communicate with 9-1-1 operators, stop life-threatening bleeding, manage stress, position injured individuals and stay safe.

    • Sept. 18 - Disaster Cooking at Fort Mott State Park (454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsville)

    • Sept. 20 - Emergency Go-Bags at Queen of Apostles (391 South Broadway, Pennsville)

    • Sept. 25 - Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteer opportunities at Salem County Recreation Park (Corner of Route 130 and Perkintown Rd. Oldmans Township)

  • Sept. 5 - A CPR for pets demonstration will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. during First Wednesday Luncheon at Queen of Apostles (391 South Broadway, Pennsville). Preregistration is required. Call 856-339-8622. 

 For more information about any of the classes, visit www.health.salemcountynj.gov or email andrea.godshall@salemcountynj.gov.

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Last Reviewed: 8/13/2018