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Travel Trailer/Mobile Home SafetyNO TRAVEL TRAILER OR MOBILE HOME – NO MATTERHOW NEW IT IS – CAN BE A SAFE SHELTER FROMSTORM FORCE WINDS.IF COUNTY OR STATE OFFICIALS TELL YOU TO EVACUATE: LEAVE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Make a Family Communication Plan. Tell someone outside of the storm areawhere you are going. Take emergency supplies, warm protective clothing, and blankets/sleepingbags to shelter. Protect your home by unplugging appliances and turning off electricity and water. Turn off the main electrical power switch. Turn off the main water valve and disconnect the hose. Turn propane tanks off. Lock up your travel or mobile home and leave.DURING A HURRICANE OR TROPICAL STORM WATCH OR WARNING: Listen to radio/television for storm progress reports. Check emergency supplies. Fuel your car. Board up windows and check tie-downs on your travel trailer or mobile home. Turn refrigerator and freezer to coldest settings. Store drinking water. Review evacuation plan.AFTER THE STORM Stay tuned to local radio or television for information from your local or stateofficials. Return home only after state or local officials advise that it is safe to do so.!!Any individual who lives in a travel trailer should pay close attentionto radio and television reports to receive important information fromlocal and state officials concerning hurricane precautions.www.ready.nj.gov7

Plain Talk On Protecting PetsNatural disasters, such as flash floods, hurricanes, or forest fires, and man-madeproblems such as gas explosions, leaking tank cars, and terrorist incidents, canarrive with little, if any, warning. The type of disaster will determine whether toshelter in place or evacuate the area. Your county/local emergency managementcoordinator will have the most current updates and recommendations at the timeof the disaster. This number can be found in the blue pages of your telephonebook. By developing a disaster action plan for yourselves and your pets, you canimprove the chances that all of you can make it through a disaster safely.If you are ever instructed to evacuate, please remember your pets!Take Steps to Protect Your PetsHave a safe place to take your pets. Do thisresearch ahead of time, before a disaster strikes.Prepare a list of emergency phone numbers, andkeep it handy. If your pet has any special needs,such as a special diet or medication, or is an exotic pet (including reptiles, birds, and fish), consider their requirements in your disaster planningbefore you need to evacuate these animals.Get a portable pet carrier foreach pet. These carriers shouldbe large enough for the pet tostand up and turn around in.Get your pet used to the carrierahead of time. Snakes may bekept in plastic containers, andbirds need their cages.Ask a dependable friend or relative who livessome distance away if you and/or your pets canstay with them during an emergency.Have identification for eachpet. Be sure your pet ALWAYSwears a well-fitted collar withproper identification, and hasbeen micro-chipped or tattooed.ID tags and pet carriers shouldinclude your phone number(s)as well as the number of acontact outside the affectedregion.Contact hotels and motels outside your immediate area to check policies on accepting petsduring times of emergencies and any restrictionsthey may have.Make arrangements with trustworthy neighbors for pet care if a disaster strikes and youcannot get home in time to evacuate.Find boarding kennels within and outside yourarea. Know where they are, who stays on thepremises with the animals in the event of a disaster, and what provisions would be made if thekennel should have to evacuate during a disaster.Listen for public service announcements during a disaster that may instruct you to take yourpets to a temporary emergency animal shelter.For these places, you must do the following:8NJ Hurricane Survival Guide

Prepare a Disaster Travel Kit For Your PetIn case you must leave the area withyour pet, this kit should include:Copies of pet license, microchip,tattoo and/or ID, photos of pet(from all angles and with owner(s)),and plastic bag with proof ofvaccination.Proper size metal or plastic petcarrierLeashes and obedience aidsNon-spill water and food bowlsPet foods, including special dietsWater in sanitized non-breakablecontainersMotion sickness pills prescribed byyour veterinarian, if neededSpecial medications, withinstructionsSpecial needs items for exotic pets,such as a heat sourceNewspapers, paper towels, handywipes, can openers, a flashlight,and blanketsWhat to do when the “All Clear”sounds:Once the all clear has sounded and youand your pets return to your home, becareful about allowing your pets outdoors unattended and off leash. The disaster may have altered familiar scentsand landmarks and your pet could easily get confused and become lost.www.ready.nj.govIn addition, sharp objects, downed electric lines, fallen trees and other debris,or contaminated water could present real danger to your pet. Raccoons,skunks or other wild animals may haveentered the area and could potentiallybe a danger to your pets.If any animals are lost during the disaster, contact veterinarians, humane societies, pet shelters, and other facilitiesthat might house animals. Be preparedto identify and document ownershipwhen claiming lost livestock. The UnitedStates Department of Agriculture Missing Pet Network at www.missingpet.netmay be of assistance.If you own horses, livestock, or poultry,you need to develop emergencyevacuation plans for them also. Seethe “Plain Talk on Protecting Livestock”guide, available at og/emergency preparedness.html, yourcounty emergency managementcoordinator’s office, or from the NewJersey Department of Agriculture at609-292-3965.For More sions/ah/prog/emergencypreparedness.htmlNew Jersey Department of Agriculture:www.NJ.gov/agricultureNew Jersey Domestic SecurityPreparedness Task sptf.htmlHumane Society of the United States:www.hsus.org/disasterNew Jersey Veterinary MedicalAssociation: www.njvma.org9

Hurricane Hazards.High WindsHurricane-force winds can easilydestroy poorly constructed buildingsand mobile homes. Debris such assigns, roofing material, and small itemsleft outside become flying missiles inhurricanes. Extensive damage to trees,towers, water and underground utilitylines (from uprooted trees), and fallenpoles cause considerable disruption.The eye wall and innermost rain bandsof hurricanes are extremely dangerousin that they can produce very localizeddevastation. The strongest winds aretypically associated with the eye wall ofa hurricane. When winds of 111 mph(category three) or more are expectedin an area, an extreme wind warningwill be issued by the National Weather Service.Graphic courtesy of NOAAThe strongest winds usually occur on the right side of the eye wall of thehurricane. This can be seen in the wind analysis above from Hurricane Irene in2011.Wind damage increases dramatically as a storm grows stronger. A category fourhurricane with winds 131 to 155 mph, would be expected to cause 100 times thedamage of a category one storm.Locations wellinland can stillexperiencedestructive winddamage. Windgusts can actuallyincrease inlanddue to turbulencemixing fastermoving air to thesurface.10NJ Hurricane Survival Guide

Hurricane Hazards.Storm SurgeStorm surge is a dome of water often50 to 100 miles wide that sweeps acrossthe coastline along and to the right ofwhere the eye makes landfall. In general,the stronger the winds, the higher thestorm surge. If the hurricane makes landfall during high tide, the impact is evengreater.Storm surge does not take into accountwave height, which is added on the top ofthe storm surge, to produce even moredestruction. The size, speed, and strengthof a storm and the angle it approachesthe coast contribute to the damage stormsurge can cause.www.ready.nj.govGraphiccourtesy ofNOAA11

Hurricane Hazards.FloodingA FLASH FLOOD occurs within a few hours (usuallyless than 6 hours) of heavy or excessive rainfall, adam or levee failure, or the sudden release of water.A FLOOD develops more slowly, normally takingmore than 6 hours.Many flash flood fatalities occur at night.SIX INCHES of fast-moving water can knock you off your feet.TWO FEET of rushing water can carry away most vehicles, including SUVs andpickups.Floods are long-term events and may last days, weeks, or even longer! The National Weather issues flood watches well ahead of expected arrival. This is thetime to make preparations, including planning an escape route if you live in aflood-prone area.Flash flood warnings and area-based flood warnings are issued as tropical systems make landfall. Area-based flood warnings may continue for days or weeksuntil flood waters have receded.Most flooding deaths occur in automobiles. Always avoid drivinginto flooded areas! Remember to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown.”12NJ Hurricane Survival Guide

Hurricane Hazards.TornadoesHurricanes can produce tornadoes as theymove onto land. These tornadoes add to ahurricane’s destructive power. The NationalWeather Service will issue tornado warningswhen they are spotted on Doppler radar orreported.Most tornadoes associated with hurricanesare less intense than those that occur inthe plains, typically EF0 to EF1 on thenew Enhanced Fujita Scale. However, theeffects of tornadoes added to the largerarea of hurricane-force winds can producesubstantial damage.ENHANCED FUJITA SCALE: TheNational Weather Service (NWS) usesthe EF-Scale to assign a tornado arating based on estimated wind speedsand related damage.www.ready.nj.govEF Rating3 Second WindGust (MPH)065 - 85186 - 1102111 - 1353136 - 1654166-2005Over 20013

Hurricane Hazards.Rip CurrentsUnlike most hazardsassociated withhurricanes, rip currentsdiffer in that they can bea threat days in advanceof a hurricane, andcause deaths even whenthere is no threat of ahurricane strike in ourarea.Rip currents are powerful,channeled currents of waterflowing away from theshore. A Rip current is oftennot seen by a swimmerbefore being caught in itsgrip. They can be presenton what appears to be aperfect day at the beachwith bright sunny skies andno hint of danger.Although a variety of factorscan cause rip currents,hurricanes produce themdue to a powerful oceanswell wave that their strongwinds generate. The swellwave radiates outward fromthe center of the stormand can affect beachesthousands of miles away.Graphic courtesy of NOAARip current safety signs are placed along areabeaches. For more information on rip currents, visitwww.ripcurrents.noaa.gov14NJ Hurricane Survival Guide

After a Hurricane. Continue listening to a NOAA weather radio or the local news for the latestupdates. Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding even after thehurricane or tropical storm has ended. If you have become separated from your family, use your familycommunications plan or contact FEMA or the American Red Cross.FEMA has established the National Emergency Family Registry and LocatorSystem (NEFRLS) which has been developed to help reunite families whoare separated during a disaster. The NEFRLS system will enable displacedindividuals the ability to enter personal information into a website database sothat they can be located by others during a disaster.The American Red Cross also maintains a database to help you find family.Contact the local American Red Cross chapter where you are staying forinformation. Do not contact the chapter in the disaster area. If you evacuated, return home only when officials say it is safe. If you cannot return home and have immediate housing needs, text SHELTER your ZIP code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find the nearest shelter in your area(example: shelter 12345). For those who have longer-term housing needs, FEMA offers several types ofassistance, including services and grants to help people repair their homes andfind replacement housing. Apply for assistance or search for information abouthousing rental resources at www.fema.gov.15www.ready.nj.gov

Drive only if necessary and avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges. Stayoff the streets. If you must go out, watch for fallen objects, downed electricalwires, and weakened walls, bridges, roads, and sidewalks. Keep away from loose or dangling power lines and report them immediately tothe power company. Walk carefully around the outside of your home and check for loose powerlines, gas leaks, and structural damage before entering. Stay out of any building if you smell gas, if floodwaters remain around thebuilding, or if your home was damaged by fire and the authorities have notdeclared it safe. Inspect your home for damage. Take pictures of damage, both of the buildingand its contents for insurance purposes. If you have any doubts about safety,have your residence inspected by a qualified building inspector or structuralengineer before entering. Use battery-powered flashlights in the dark. Do NOT use candles. Note: Theflashlight should be turned on outside before entering - the battery may produce a spark that could ignite leaking gas, if present. Watch your pets closely and keep them under your direct control. Watch outfor wild animals, especially poisonous snakes. Use a stick to poke through debris. Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you are sure it’s not contaminated. Check refrigerated food for spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out. Wear protective clothing and be cautious when cleaning up to avoid injury.16NJ Hurricane Survival Guide

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane’ssustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanesreaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of theirpotential for significant loss of life and damage. Category 1 and 2 storms are stilldangerous, however, and require preventative measures.CategoryTropicalStormSustainedWinds39-73 mphType of Damage Due to Hurricane WindsScattered trees down, scattered power outages, some63-117 km/h roads blocked by downed trees and power lines.Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale74-95 mph12345Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Wellconstructed frame homes could have damage to roof,64-82 ktshingles, siding, and gutters. Large branches of trees will119-153snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extenkm/hsive damage to power lines and poles likely will result inpower outages that could last a few to several days.96-110 mph Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage:Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof83-95 ktand siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be154-177snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Nearkm/htotal power loss is expected with outages that could lastfrom several days to weeks.111-129 mph Devastating damage will occur: Well-built framed homesmay incur major damage or removal of roof decking and96-112 ktgable ends. Many trees will be snapped or uprooted,178-208blocking numerous roads. Electricity and water will bekm/hunavailable for several days to weeks after the stormpasses.130-156 mph Catastrophic damage will occur: Well-built framed homescan sustain severe damage with loss of most of the roof113-136 ktstructure and/or some exterior walls. Most trees will be209-251snapped or uprooted and power poles downed. Fallenkm/htrees and power poles will isolate residential areas. Poweroutages will last weeks to possibly months. Most of thearea will be uninhabitable for weeks or months.157 mph orCatastrophic damage will occur: A high percentage ofhigherframed homes will be destroyed, with total roof failureand wall collapse. Fallen trees and power poles will iso137 kt orlate residential areas. Power outages will last for weekshigherto possibly months. Most of the area will be uninhabitable252 km/h or for weeks or months.higherNOTE: These damage descriptions pertain to the effects of wind only. Heavyrains, which can occur at any level, can cause river flooding and/or flashflooding anywhere in New Jersey, regardless of storm intensity.www.ready.nj.gov

Agency Contact InformationScan this with your smartphone to goto the www.ready.nj.gov website.American Red Crosswww.redcross.org1-800-RED-CROSNew Jersey Office of EmergencyManagementwww.ready.nj.govNew Jersey Office of HomelandSecurity & Preparednesswww.njhomelandsecurity.govTips & Leads: 866-4-SAFE-NJNew Jersey Office of the AttorneyGeneralwww.state.nj.us/lpsConsumer Affairs: 800-242-5846NJ Dept. of Transportationwww.state.nj.us/transportationFor Motor Vehicle Services, the generalcustomer service number is 1-888-4863339 (in-state) or 609-984-7294 (outof-state) or, for the hearing impaired,609-292-5120.NJ 2-1-1Residents can dial 2-1-1, toll-free, forpreparedness & disaster-related info24/7 or www.nj211.orgNJ Dept. of Environmental ProtectionIf residents need to report an environmental incident impacting the state,please call the DEP 24-Hour Hotline at:1-877-WARN-DEP.NJ Dept. of Health & Senior enior Gold 1-800-792-9745Senior Programs Information 1-800792-8820Senior Services and Benefits – NJEASE 1-877-222-3737Directory of Local Health Departmentsin New Jersey:http://nj.gov/health/lh/documents/For maintenance issues such as mal- lhdirectory.pdffunctioning traffic signals and potholes,Centers for Disease Control anddirect calls to 1-800-POTHOLE. PleasePreventionnote: if you have a pothole damageSafe Clean-Up:claim you must call nd all the necessary information re- cleanup/facts.aspgarding area road conditions by dialing Mold Issues:511 or toll free 1.866.511.NJDT (6538). http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/The site offers a map indicating flooded mold/or obstructed roads and detours. You Protecting from Mold:can also log on to: old/protect.aspEffective 2012

NJ Hurricane Survival Guide STEP 2: Make a Plan Get together with your family and create a communications plan ahead of time. This will help you and your family to connect as quickly and easily as possible after the storm. Keep a written record of all important phone numbers. Designate an individual outside of the state to serve as a family .