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NEW JERSEY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND
PREPAREDNESS
Charles B. McKenna, Director
In partnership with New Jersey's Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness,
2-1-1 has expanded to provide easy access to homeland security information and emergency preparation.
"In New Jersey we are taking an important step towards improving the flow of information during times of emergency or heightened alert.
By expanding the State's existing 2-1-1 telephone system, New Jersey's residents will have an easy-to-remember number to call for information
on how to proceed in the face of everything from terrorism threats to natural disasters." Governor Jon Corzine
Sign-up for Emergency Notification
In an effort to build a preparedness strategy that will help NJ citizens stay informed of emergency events, the state has created NJ Alert, a free, voluntary and confidential emergency alerting system that allows State Emergency Management officials to send e-mail or text messages to cell phones, and other e-mail enabled devices during an emergency event. The public can sign up for NJ Alert by clicking on the NJ-Alert icon on the left side of this page or by visiting the NJOEM website and clicking on the NJ Alert icon there.
Special Needs Registry
NJ residents with special needs are encouraged to add their personal information to the
Special Needs Registry. The information provided will be shared with emergency response agencies so that responders will be better
equipped to serve registrants in the event of an emergency or evacuation in their area. No one else will have access to the information.
To keep this registry current, registrants are required to update their registration information each year.
To learn more about this program and register online, click here.
Need help registering? Call 2-1-1 and a representative will assist you in the registration process.
Ready Kids Site Helps Teach Children Preparedness Skills
The Ready Kids Web site features age-appropriate, step-by-step instructions on what families can do to be better prepared and the role kids can play in this effort. It was designed as a tool to help parents and teachers educate children in grades 4-5 about emergencies and how they can help get their family prepared. Ready Kids is part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Ready campaign, a national public service advertising campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, potential terrorist attacks and other emergencies.
Visitors to the site will find interactive games and material that is easily downloaded - designed so that children and their families will create an emergency kit and make a plan they can follow in times of emergency. Material is available to assist teachers and parents as well. Learn more.
Learn More About Homeland Security
Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
Office
of Emergency Management
You are encouraged to dial “2-1-1” 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you need help in understanding and finding available assistance services. Language translation and TTY services are offered to any caller. You can also search our database for services in your local community or Chat Live with an experienced community resource specialist. 2-1-1 will help identify with you the best local resources to fit your individual needs during times of financial distress or for life’s everyday situations.
If you know of additional resources that would be appropriate to include in this section, please let us know by contacting us via e-mail at info@nj211.org.
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