
Flooding, tornadoes, wind damage and power outages can pose a threat to public health and safety. The COVID-19 pandemic can affect disaster preparedness and recovery and requires additional precautions when preparing for and sheltering from storms.
Shereef Elnahal, M.D., M.B.A.
Commissioner
P.O. Box 360
Trenton, NJ 08625
New Jersey is home to over 2,000 licensed hospitals, nursing homes, and medical care facilities. The New Jersey Department of Health works to ensure that citizens receive appropriate levels of care in every regulated facility.
New Jersey's local and county health departments are community-based public health service and a first point of contact for questions about public health services or health conditions.