Storm Preparedness Info
Vineland Office of Emergency Management
Periods of heavy rain and intense winds have been forecast for the greater South Jersey area. This is not a time for alarm, but a time to prepare for possible adverse conditions on Thursday, June 13, 2013 during AM and PM hours.
The following radio stations will provide official information, as needed, from the Vineland office of Emergency Management:
WSNJ 1240AM
Vineland's Emergency Radio 1630 AM
WVLT 92.1 FM,
WPOV Radio 107.7 FM
Lift-FM at 98.5 and 103.3.
Updates and other official OEM advisories will be posted on the City of Vineland web site at
www.vinelandcity.org.
Residents can receive updates and advisories by going to www.nixle.com .
Follow the instructions to receive e-mail notifications and/or text alerts on your cell phone.
Residents can also keep up to date with social media.
You can find the Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management on Facebook and like our page at Vineland Fire Department & Office of Emergency Management.
You can also find follow us for updates on twitter at vinelandoem.
Those residents with special medical needs should register with www.registerready.nj.gov
or by calling 2-1-1. 2-1-1 will assist you with the registration process.
An emergency preparation kit should include a battery-powered radio and flashlight with extra batteries, a first aid kit, sufficient amounts of prescription medications, a list of the style and serial numbers of any medical devices used or needed, a supply of ready-to-eat non-perishable foods, bottled water, a non-electric can opener and clothing. Alternative electricity sources and generators should be in safe, operating condition with all users properly trained. The car gas tank should be filled prior to adverse weather. Charge all battery-operated devices that may be useful in the event of power loss. Make a list of phone numbers of people in your neighborhood and check on each other to be sure everyone is safe and well. Remove or secure any objects that can be lifted and moved by strong winds.
For additional preparedness information, go to www.ready.gov or www.readyNJ.gov.
911 should be used to report health, fire, police and safety emergencies only.
Do not use 911 to report power outages or non-emergency issues.
Keep the following phone numbers handy:
Vineland Electric Utility-power outages- 794-4280 (hearing –impaired
794-4194)
Vineland Water Department-794-4056
Landis Sewerage Authority 691-2324
South Jersey Gas Company-leaks only-800-582-7060
(Hearing-impaired 800-547-9085)
Police-non-emergency-691-4111
Fire-non-emergency- 691-2480
Vineland Office of Emergency Management 691-4540 (when activated)
People who live outside of Vineland, should contact the Office of Emergency Management in their county or city.
Address/Location
Vineland Fire Dept./ Vineland OEM
110 N 4th St
Vineland, NJ 08360
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 856-691-2480
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