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One of the best ways to manage the fear and anxiety associated with terrorism and other disasters is through personal and family preparedness. Many preparedness efforts are underway in New Jersey, such as the development of Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs) in municipalities and organizations. Each of us can help reduce the potential physical and emotional impact of crisis events by taking some practical steps in personal and family preparedness.


 


New Jersey Register Ready - Special Needs Populations


New Jersey Register Ready is a website where residents with special needs can register to provide information to emergency response agencies, so that emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergencies.

Click here to register.


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What to do when flooding occurs


Click here to download Flood Smart Brochure
Click here to download Floods: The Awesome Power Brochure (from National Weather Service)
Click here to download Flood Waters Can be Extremely Dangerous Brochure


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Coping with Your Emotions During Public Health Emergencies
A brochure developed by the N.J. Department of Human Services, and produced in cooperation with the N.J. Department of Health, is available entitled "Learn how to Cope with your Emotions During Public Health Emergencies".

Click here to view in English
Click here to view in Spanish
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Emergency Planning
The following links will direct you to an emergency planning guide developed by the Department of Health:

Click here for "A Public Health Guide to Emergency Planning (English)
Click here for "A Public Health Guide to Emergency Planning (Spanish)
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Disaster Guides, Factsheets and Tips
The following information has been provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

After a Disaster:  How to Help Children After a Disaster
After a Disaster:  A Guide for Older Adults
After a Disaster:  A Guide for Parents & Teachers
After a Disaster:  What Teens Can Do
After a Disaster:  Self-Care Tips for Dealing With Stress

Age-specific Interventions at Home for Children in Trauma: From
Preschool to Adolescence

Tip Sheet: Mental Health Aspects of Terrorism
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