Disaster, Health and Safety Information
The Somerset County Board of Chosen Freeholders and the county's departments and divisions are concerned about the health and safety of Somerset County residents on a daily basis, as well as during emergencies and natural disasters.
We urge residents to do what they can to be prepared for emergencies. It can take 3 or more days before organized efforts are available to assist residents. The safety of your family can be greatly affected by your personal efforts to be prepared.
Prepare
- Ready.gov Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed: Residents and Businesses
- NJ Hurricane Survival Guide - PDF
- Disaster Preparedness for People with Disabilities
- NJ Special Needs Registry (NJ Register Ready)
- Emergency Preparedness - NJ Department of Health
- Todos Listos Nueva Jersey - PDF
- HELPNJNOW
Information and Resources for Pet Owners
- Somerset County Pet Disaster Planning Guide – PDF
- Cat Evacuation Checklist – PDF
- Dog Evacuation Checklist – PDF
- Emergency Planning For Pets
See also County Animal Response Team (CART) for more information and resources, including resources and information about livestock
Alerts
- 511NJ Traffic Alert Service
- NJ Alert - Sign Up For Email or Text Messages
- Somerset County Email and Text Emergency Alerts Sign Up
Information
- Somerset County Department of Health
- NJ 2-1-1 Community Resource Website
- NJ Office of Emergency Management
- NJ Office Of Emergency Management, Family Preparedness: Power Outages
- American Red Cross
- Red Cross Preparedness Mobile Apps (English and Spanish)
- All Hazards Mitigation Plan - Somerset County
Utilities
- JCP&L - Report A Power Outage
- JCP&L Mobile-Communication Tools
- JCP&L - Twitter
- PSE&G - Report a Power Outage
- PSE&G - Twitter
Disaster Relief Resources
Agencies/Organizations
- American Red Cross (national)
- American Red Cross, New Jersey Region
- Centers for Disese Control and Prevention Health Alert Network
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
- FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers
- FEMA Mobile App
- HELPNJNOW
- New Jersey state homepage
- New Jersey Office of Emergency Management
- Somerset County Health Dept. - Public Health Emergency Preparedness