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Prepare New Jersey

Tornado Safety

Tornadoes are violent and can occur quickly with little or no warning. New Jersey saw 13 tornadoes last year. It is crucial to pay attention to any tornado WATCH or WARNING when issued and act accordingly.

BEFORE THE STORM:

Watch for tornado danger signs such as dark, often greenish clouds, a wall cloud or cloud of debris, large hail, a roaring noise or funnel cloud.
Identify a safe place in your home where household members and pets will gather during a tornado: a basement, storm cellar or an interior room on the lowest floor with no windows.
In a high-rise building, pick a hallway in the center of the building. You may not have enough time to go to the lowest floor.
In a mobile home, choose a safe place in a nearby sturdy building. If your mobile home park has a designated shelter, make it your safe place. No mobile home, however it is configured, is safe in a tornado.

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How to Teach Your Child About Tornadoes and Earthquakes

Watch Pedro the Penguin learn how to stay safe during emergencies and more
with our Red Cross Kids Videos playlist on YouTube!
English and Spanish

Earthquake Safety

Learn what to do during an earthquake and how to strengthen your home to prepare for an earthquake.

Summer Safety

Warmer weather means enjoying a backyard swimming pool or New Jersey’s beaches, lakes, and rivers. Commit to being ‘water smart’ by having swimming skills and knowing how to help others.

It only takes a moment. A child or weak swimmer can drown in the time it takes to reply to a text, check a fishing line or apply sunscreen. Death and injury from drownings happen every day in home pools and hot tubs, at the beach or in oceans, lakes, rivers, and streams.

Water Safety

Swimming Safely at the Beach

Swimming Safely in Lakes, Rivers & Streams

Home Pool & Hot Tub Safety

Learn how to have fun and stay safe as you enjoy the great outdoors with more Summer Safety Tips

Take 3 Simple Steps to Prepare for Hurricane Season

New Jersey is no stranger to hurricanes and tropical storms. Preparing to weather the next storm is as easy as 1-2-3!

Get a Kit
Learn the essential supplies to put in your family’s survival kit.
Make a Plan
Plan effectively for you and your family in case of an emergency.
Be Informed
Understand which disasters are likely to occur in your area and what you must know to stay safe.

Learn about flood safety and what to do before, during, and after a hurricane to help keep you and your family safe.

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