PLAINFIELD NEWS: HURRICANE IRENE
In preparation for the storm, effective Saturday, August 27, 2011, we are requesting all residents to temporarily refrain from parking on city streets; instead to please use their private driveways.
For temporary emergency relocation:
- Plainfield Senior Citizen Center located at 400 E. Front Street
- Emerson Elementary School located at 305 Emerson Avenue
- Washington Elementary School located at 427 Darrow Avenue
These will be the primary sites for anyone requiring assistance, at any time on Sunday, August 28, 2011. Volunteers may come to the Senior Center on Saturday starting at 9am.
Emergency Kit Contents
Key Facts about Hurricane Readiness
Keeping Food Safe During a Power Outage
Drinking Water Safety During a Power Outage
Hurricanes and Public Health Concerns
Evacuation
Shelter in Place
Seguridad en caso de huracanes
Seguridad en caso de apagones
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Contact Information
- Plainfield Command Center – Office of Emergency Management- 908-753-3112
- Plainfield Senior Citizens Center (Primary Evacuation Welcome Center) - 908-753-3506
- Office of Emergency Management- Storm Update Line (outgoing information only) -908-226-2544
Plainfield Senior Citizens Center located at 400 East Front Street
Emerson Elementary School located at 305 Emerson Avenue
Washington Elementary School located at 427 Darrow Avenue
Additional Resource Links
County of Union - First Alert Network - http://ucnj.org/hurricane-prepardness
State of New Jersey - Department of Health - http://www.state.nj.us/health
Center for Disease Control - http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes
National Weather Service - Hurricane Center - http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
Union County Div. of Emergency Mgmt. - http://ucnj.org/government/Public-Safety/emergency-management
