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Ewing, NJ 08628
Ewing, NJ 08628
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--- Ewing Twp. Fire Dept. (Station 30)
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Tips for any Type of Emergency
Mercer County Emergency Management & Public Safety
NJ Office of Emergency Management
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Contact Information
In the event of an emergency,
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Office of Emergency Management
Ewing Township Municipal Building
2 Jake Garzio Drive
Ewing, NJ 08628
Phone: 609-882-1313
Email: oem@ewingnj.org
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Disaster Preparedness Agencies
Federal government agencies such as FEMA, National Weather Service and the Department of Homeland Security have put together a campaign to promote disaster preparedness. Through the Ready.gov and other sites they promote citizen awareness and planning. Ready.gov recommends that individuals do three things to prepare for possible emergencies of all types:
- build an emergency supply kit,
- make a family emergency plan and
- stay informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and their appropriate responses.
Prepare for emergencies and check out the links below.
Don't forget: the time to prepare is NOW, before an emergency strikes.
Build a Kit
Make sure your emergency kit is stocked with the items on the checklist below. Most of the items are inexpensive and easy to find, and any one of them could save your life. Headed to the store? Download a printable version to take with you. Once you take a look at the basic items, consider what unique needs your family might have, such as supplies for pets, or seniors.
If you need to evacuate: Take your go-bags and GO! Be sure that your vehicles are fueled and serviced. Gas stations may be closed or unable to pump gas during power outages. Be alert for road hazards such as downed trees, power lines, flooded areas. NEVER drive into flooded areas.
After an emergency, you may need to survive on your own for several days. Being prepared means having your own food, water and other supplies to last for at least 72 hours. A disaster supplies kit is a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Also have your utility service provider contact information on hand.
- Build a Disaster Supplies Kit.
Be prepared for a disaster. This page contains information on food and water preparedness during an emergency, as well as car safety tips. Plan for specials needs individuals: the elderly and infirm, pets, children... Don't forget to gather financial and critical personal, household and medical information. - Make a Plan
Be sure to discuss and practice it with family members for varying scenarios and place emergency numbers near all telephones. Decide how you will contact each other, where you will go if you need to evacuate, designate potential evacuation routes, and list supplies you will need if you decide to shelter-in-place. - Prepare Your Pets for Disasters Don't forget to include these important members of your family in your emergency plan.
Shelter in Place
Shelter-in-Place means you should remain in your home or workplace during an emergency, and protect yourself there. You should plan to remain there until given an "all clear" or are told to evacuate.- In the event of a weather emergency, a typical rule of thumb is to put as many walls between you and the outdoors as possible and head to the lowest floor. A basement is ideal if you have one.
- Bring supplies that you might need to that lowest level (food, water, medication... ) in case the shelter-in-place notice lasts for many hours.
- Be sure to include a battery-powered radio when making preparations during an emergency so that you can remain informed in case the power goes out.
What You Need to Know if You Have to Evacuate prepared by Mercer County and the NJ Office of Emergency Management.
AIR QUALITY INDEX for Ewing
Additional Resources
- State of NJ Emergency Messages
- Report Power Outages
Check the PSE&G Outage Center for information. - Sewer Emergencies
Call Ewing Lawrence Sewerage Authority (ELSA) at 609-587-4061) 24 hours/day, 7 days/week - Public Water Emergencies
Call Trenton Water Works at 609-989-3222. - NJ One Call (1-800-272-1000) or 8-1-1
"Call before you dig" for mark out of underground utilities. It's the law! - Mercer County Emergency Alert System Radio Station
WNJT 88.1 FM - Other Notifications
Report a street light outage to PSE&G
To report a streetlight outage, log in to My Account or call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). Please provide two of the following three pieces of identifying information: the nearest cross street, pole number, and/or nearest address.
for Ewing's
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
- Receive customized alerts from Ewing Township via text, email, & voice message.
- Update your notification preferences. Click here to log in to your account.
for Ewing's Special Needs Assistance REGISTRATION
Please fill out the emergency information request if you would have a difficult time evacuating in the event of an emergency for Ewing's first responders. We will put your information in our system so we are aware as we arrive on scene.
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for the NJ Special Needs Registry at registerready.nj.gov to be prepared in the event of a disaster. This program allows NJ residents with disabilities to preregister so that emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency. Dial 2-1-1 for Registry Assistance 24/7.
for Mercer County's
EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONS
Get alerted about emergencies & other important community news This system supplies you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.
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Weather Emergencies
Extreme Heat
- Extreme Heat Preparedness
Explains actions you can take during extreme heat and how heat can kill.
Floods
Did you know that floods are the most common disaster in the United States? Failing to evacuate flooded areas or entering flood waters can lead to injury or death. Follow these links to learn what to do when you receive a flood watch or warning alert from the National Weather Service for our area.
- What you should know about Flood Safety
- Floods
- Flood insurance facts -
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is managed by the FEMA - Use their Find a Flood Insurance Provider to to protect yourself and find a participating insurer.
Most Homeowners Insurance Policies do not cover flooding. See https://www.ready.gov/sites/default/files/2020-03/homeowners-does-not-cover-flooding.pdf
Hurricanes
Check out our detailed article on hurricane preparedness.
- Hurricane Preparedness
How to plan and prepare for a hurricane - Hurricanes - Ready.gov
What to do when a hurricane watch or warning alert from the National Weather Service is issued before, during, and after a hurricane. - Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources
from the National Weather Service
Lightning / Thunderstorms
In NJ, severe thunderstorms can occur any time of year, however, typically they occur during the warmer months. March through October is prime thunderstorm season.
- Safety Considerations - Be informed
- Thunderstorm Safety checklist – from the American Red Cross
Snow Emergencies and Extreme Cold
- Snow Emergencies
What to do when you receive a winter weather storm alert from the National Weather Service for your local area and what to do before, during, and after a snowstorm or extreme cold. - Winter Is Coming
Ewing Township Winter preparedness pamphlet.
Tornadoes
Tornadoes can happen anytime and anywhere. They can bring intense winds, over 200 miles per hour. In the Garden State we historically average two tornadoes per year. But they are extremely random occurences so it's best to have a plan and well before they might ever occur. March through August is typically tornado seson, although they can occur at any time of the year.
- Tornadoes from Ready.gov
- NJ Office of Emergency Management - Tornadoes
- National Weather Service – Tornado Safety
- American Red Cross – Tornado Safety
Other Emergencies
Air Quality
Ground-level ozone and airborne particles are the two pollutants that pose the greatest threat to human health in this country. Local air quality can affect millions of people who live in areas where air pollution can cause serious health problems. As we experience more wildfires in the country and Canada, we will need to deal with particle pollution in the form of haze and smoke that creates unhealthy living conditions. The EPA developed the Air Quality Index, or AQI, to make information available about the health effects of the five most common air pollutants, and how to avoid those effects. Keep abreast of the local air quality to stay safer.
- Access the Air Quality Index for our area.
- Using the AQI
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Download the AirNow Mobile App for updates on the go, available for free on the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
Chemical Emergencies
Chemical agents are poisonous vapors, aerosols, liquids and solids that have toxic effects on people, animals or plants. Signs of a chemical emergency include the presence of many dead insects or birds. To prepare:
- Build a Disaster Supplies Kit and include:
- Duct tape
- Scissors
- Plastic to cover doors, windows and vents
- Make a Family Emergency Plan
- More information at Ready.gov
Home Fires
Fires can happen and spread very quickly! According to Ready.gov, in just two minutes, a fire can become life-threatening. In five minutes, a residence can be engulfed in flames.
To maximize your safety:
- PLAN AHEAD! Create and practice a fire escape plan.
- Make sure you have working smoke alarms (a good time to test is when Daylight Savings Time begins and ends, OR, anytime if you are uncertain.)
- Make digital copies of valuable documents and records like birth certificates.
- Sleep with your bedroom door closed.
- Home Safety Tips
- What to do if your home is on fire.
- After a Fire: Returning to Normal
- Asbestos dangers in the clean-up aftermath of fires.
Wild Fires
Natural areas wildfires occur in forests, grasslands or prairies. They can spread quickly and have a devastating impact on the local communities in addition to wildlife and natural areas.
- Wildfires from Ready.gov Focuses on preparation, staying safe, recovery and additional resources.
- Smoke-ready toolbox for wildfires from the EPA, USDA Forest Service and other federal, state and community entities.
Power Outages
- Extended Power Outages
- Medical Needs Emergencies
- Portable Generator Safety
- Conserve Power to Help Avoid Blackouts
- Be Informed - Power Outages
Basic safety tips and how to what to do before, during and after a power outage.
Pandemic Influenza – Wildfires – Tornadoes –- Hazardous Materials
After the Fact – Disaster Assistance
- FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) - https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
- The federal agency responsible for leading the Nation's efforts to prepare for, protect and mitigate against, respond to, and recover from the impacts of natural disasters and man-made incidents or terrorist events.
- http://ready.nj.gov/programs/public-assistance-program.shtml
- NJ Disaster Recovery and Mitigation - This NJ Department of Community Affairs division supports initiatives to fortify housing, businesses, and infrastructure against severe weather events and flooding damage.