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Hurricane Sandy Recovery in Full Force

See the most recent State EOC Situation Report - this report will provide information on roadway closures, mass transit, shelter capacity numbers (for locations see our listing below) and emergency situations throughout the state.

There is a lot of misinformation circulating on social networks. Go to the FEMA Hurricane Sandy webpage and scroll down to the rumor control section for an on-going list of rumors and their true or false status.

Use Social Media to find Gas, Business Openings, Charging Stations
New Jersey residents are using the #njgas tag on Twitter to share what gas stations are open and information about the lines. People also are hunting for places where they can charge cellular phones and mobile devices so they can stay connected. Libraries are one option, but the malls are another. They're also able to use free wireless in the malls. Like with gas information, New Jersey residents are using the #njopen hashtag on Twitter to share information on what businesses are open and if they have charging and wireless access.

Call 2-1-1
If you have a need and you don't know where to turn, dial 2-1-1 and we will do our best to find the community resource that will help. NJ 2-1-1 is keeping track of all of the needs expressed by callers and we are in contact with agencies and services in all of the affected areas. If we can't find resources to direct you to when you call, we will do our best to find an answer and call you back.

Road Conditions and Public Transportation

To find the most current information on coastal evacuation routes, road conditions throughout the storm and public transportation closings, go to 511NJ. We will post as alerts come in from government officials.

Visit the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey website for an update on current conditions at area airports, PATH service, tunnel and bridge closures, bus terminals, ports and all of the latest pertinent news.

Businesses Reported Open in NJ

The NJ Office of Emergency Management has compiled a list of gas stations, pharmacies, restaurants and hotels in NJ that are open for business. Find out what's open.

Grocery Stores
Another list was provided to NJ 2-1-1 from the NJ Regional Operations & Intelligence Center (NJ ROIC). As with all disaster resources, the information is subject to change without notice. Find an open grocery store.Find an open ShopRite.

Gas Stations Open
New Jersey residents are using the #njgas tag on Twitter to share what gas stations are open and information about the lines. Find a gas station with information on fuel availability.
Listing of Hess Stations with Availability noted.

Safe Transport of Gasoline - Only UL listed containers designed to transport gasoline may be used. The use of any other container to transport gasoline puts everyone's life in danger.

RxResponse will activate an online service in the afternoon on 10.29.12 which will inform people of all registered pharmacies that are open during the hurricane. The service works by tracking pharmacies that have submitted electronic prescription billing activity in the previous 24 hours. Find out which pharmacies are open in your area.

Outage Updates

Drinking Water Advisories

Power outages have occurred in many municipalities as a result of storm waters. Public Water Utilities in these areas are recommending specific safety precautions be taken to be sure that the water is safe for drinking, cooking, bathing and washing. To find out what is recommended in your area, contact your local municipality or call your water company.

If you get your water from a private well, flush the well until the water is clear and free of sediment. To do this, attach a hose to an outside spigot and turn the water on. After the water is clear, then test the well for coliform bacteria. Do not drink the water until it has been tested if your well was under floodwater or if the water was dirty or cloudy when you turned it on.

Use bottled or boiled water until the testing can be done. To properly boil water, bring water to a rolling boil and hold it there for one minute. Let it cool and use as needed for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, washing hands and for your pets.

Call your local health department for information on disinfecting private wells.

Boil Water Advisories in Effect
Boil Water Advisories change with every passing day. To get the most current information on BWA, road closures, county conditions, and more read the NJOEM Alerts and Updates.

Food Assistance

For the time being, assistance through the SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) Program is only available to current SNAP recipients. If you received food stamps before the storm and live in an area where over 50% of the population was without power you will receive a reimbursement of 25 percent of your October monthly SNAP allotment, allowing you to replace a portion of the food you may have lost during the power outage.

You must live in one of these counties to be eligible for automatic reimbursement: Atlantic, Bergen, Cape May, Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Morris, Ocean, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren. If you do, you will receive the following benefits:

• SNAP replacement benefit of 25% automatically within the next few weeks on your EBT card. You do not need to call or visit your county welfare agency. The reimbursement will take place automatically.
• The prepared food waiver also allows you, for a limited time, to purchase hot and cold prepared meals from participating stores with your benefits, an exception to the SNAP rules.

Help is available to SNAP recipients living in the remaining counties. Individuals and families on SNAP from the counties of Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem also are eligible for the replacement benefit, but must go to their county welfare office to apply. If you live in one of these counties you are not eligible for the hot food benefit.

Disaster Food Stamps (DSNAP) are not yet available in New Jersey. Additionally, the rumor about FEMA providing $300 food vouchers is not true. If you are in need of food, visit End Hunger NJ where you will find a food pantry in your area.

Some food pantries and soup kitchens in Ocean and Monmouth counties have been closed due to damage sustained by the storm. Find an open food pantry or soup kitchen in Ocean County. Find an open food pantry or soup kitchen in Monmouth County. Operational hours may have changed and supplies may be limited so be sure to call before you go to verify details. You will need an ID to prove residency and will be asked to declare that you were affected by the disaster.

State and Local Resources

American Red Cross
The Red Cross provides immediate emergency assistance to people affected by disaster, such as; shelter, food and water, health and mental health services to address basic human needs. The goal of Red Cross disaster relief is to enable individuals and families to resume their normal daily activities independently. The Red Cross also feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned family members outside the disaster area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and helps those affected by disaster to access other available resources. Find your local Red Cross Chapter.

Emergency Shelter/Reception Areas/Warming Centers and Municipal Announcements
In the initial stage of response and recovery the American Red Cross and municipalities open emergency shelters throughout distressed areas in our state.Below is a list of shelters that are run by the state, local municipalities, or the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross also has a site that lists shelters they have opened in response to the storm. In most cases you will find these shelters listed below but you can also check their site. Find a Red Cross shelter in your area. Also included in this list are Reception Areas where residents will find varying kinds of amenities depending upon the location such as free wi-fi and charging stations as well as coffee and snacks.

Included in this table are also any special announcements we have received from government officials.

County	Shelter/Warming Center/Meals/ Other Local Resources	Additional Notes
Atlantic	Atlantic County has devoted a website to emergency preparedness, response and recover. In addition to the website the county has established an emergency information hotline at 1-866-704-4636 where residents may call to receive information. Residents are also encouraged to register with the county's Community Notification System to receive email or text alerts. Contact your Municipal Emergency Management Office if you have an emergency situation you don't know how to handle.
	Atlantic City, Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Blvd	Shelter Open
Bergen		County will open shelters as need arises. Contact Bergen County OEM at 201.785.5757 if you are in need of emergency shelter.
	Englewood,First Presbyterian Church, East Palisade Avenue	RECEPTION AREA - free wi-fi and charging stations as well as coffee and sacks. Open to the public.
	Hackensack, Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 260 Central Ave.	Warming Center Open: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm; May have charging stations, showers, food, other hygiene items
	Mahwah, Law and Public Safety Building, 281 Campgaw Rd.	Shelter Open
	Mahwah, Ramapo Colleg Old Gym	Warming Center - Showers and bathrooms available for Mahwah residents only (bring your own toiletries and towels); open from 8:00 am - 10:00 pm; charge cell phones and computers as well; parking in lot A & B
	Mahwah, Police Department	Charge your phone and computer starting at 8:30 am 11.2.12
	Moonachie, Red Neck Grove, (John Stevens Baseball Field)	PSE&G Customer Service Center - providing ice, drinking water and power strips for recharging devices; Open 8 a.m.-4p.m.
	Paramus, Bleshman School, 333 E Ridgwood Ave	Shelter Open
	Paramus, Paramus Park Mall	PSE&G Customer Service Center - providing ice, drinking water and power strips for recharging devices; 8a.m. - 4p.m.
Burlington	No shelters open at this time
Camden	No shelters open at this time
Cape May	No shelters open at this time
Cumberland	No shelters open at this time
Essex	Newark	Newark's Non-Emergency Call Center will be operational beginning at 6 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 28, and will remain open until further notice. Residents can report hurricane-related incidents or concerns to (973) 733-4311.
	Newark, 502 Summer Avenue	HOT MEALS being served
	Newark, 595 Mt. Prospect Avenue	HOT MEALS being served
	Newark, 444 Mt. Prospect Avenue	HOT MEALS being served
	Newark, 136 Tiffany Boulevard	HOT MEALS being served
	Newark, 1 Court Street	HOT MEALS being served
	Newark, 2 Speedway Drive	HOT MEALS being served
	Newark, 285 Burnett St.	HOT MEALS being served
	Newark, 1060 Broad St.	HOT MEALS being served
	South Orange, The First Baptist Church of South Orange, 103 Valley Street	WARMING CENTER: OPEN:9:00am- 9:00pm; Provideshot and cold beverages and the ability to charge your cell phone, limited Internet access.
	Bloomfield, Park Unted Methodist Church, 12 Park St.	Warming Center
	West Orange, Cody Arena, 560 Northfield Ave	Shelter Open
	Livingston Senior and Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave.	Warming Center
Gloucester	No shelters open at this time
Hudson	Access special bulletins for Jersey City. Meal Distribution in Hudson County.
	Hoboken, CVS Parking Lot 59 Washington Ave.	PSE&G Customer Service Center - providing ice, drinking water and power strips for recharging devices, and food; Open 24/7
	Jersey City Westside and Claremont Ave	PSE&G Customer Service Center - providing ice, drinking water and power strips for recharging devices and food; Open 8:00 am - noon
	Weehawken, St. Lawrence Parish Hall, 61 St. Lawrence Way	Warming/Feeding Center
Hunterdon	Access the Hunterdon County OEM site for the latest updates about warming centers and shelters, ice and water distribution, municipal clean-up resources and other recovery resources in your area. To find a park and ride location, someone to carpool with and traffic updates in the county visit HART. WARMING CENTERS, SHOWERS, COFFEE, PERSONAL, DEVICES, CHARGING STATIONS, ETC. as of Wednesday, November 7, 2012 (Residents should also check with municipal buildings and fitness centers regarding services available in their specific areas.) Hunterdon County Complex - 314 Route 12 Building #1,Flemington, NJ 08822. Showers 24/7,Recharging Stations for cell phones, laptops, etc. Please bring towels and personal hygiene items. Round Valley Branch of the YMCA - 1410 Route 22 West, Annandale, NJ, Open until 9:30 p.m. Free to all Child care. Showers, Hot coffee, Recharging Stations for cell phones, laptops, etc. Please bring towels and personal hygiene items. County Library (Note - south county libraries are closed) - Main Branch of the County Library 314 Route 12, Flemington, NJ. Monday thru Thursday open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Warming Center, Recharging Stations for cell phones, laptops, etc. North County Branch Library - 65 Halstead Street, Clinton, NJ. Monday 9 a.m.-5 p.m,. Tuesday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. -5 p.m. Raritan Township Municipal Building - 1 Municipal Dr, Flemington, NJ. Sunday 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Warming Center, Recharging Station for cell phones, laptops, etc. Readington Township Municipal Building - 509 Route 523 Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889. Open 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Warming Center, Recharging Station for cell phones, laptops, etc. Readington Township Police Department - 507 Route 523, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889-9495. Open 24/7. Recharging Station for cell phones, laptops, etc. Riegel Ridge Community Center - 910 Milford Warren Glen Road Milford, NJ 08848, (908) 995-9260; 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
	Annandale Round Valley Branch of the YMCA 1410 Rt 22 West	WARMING CENTER: Open until 9:30 pm; Free to all; Child care; Showers; Hot coffee Recharging Stations for cell phones, laptops, etc.; Please bring towels and personal hygiene items.
	Annandale, NORTH HUNTERDON REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL (Use Regional Road entrance to the large parking lot and enter at the theater entrance) 1444 Route 31 South	WARMING CENTER: OPEN: Thursday and Friday 7pm-9pm Saturday 8am to 2pm; Shower Facilities - PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SUPPLIES; Recharging Station for cell phones, laptops, etc.
	Clinton, NORTH COUNTY BRANCH LIBRARY: 65 Halstead Street	WARMING CENTER: Monday 9am-5pm; Tuesday-Thursday 9am - 9pm; Friday & Saturday 9am -5pm; Recharging Stations for cell phones, laptops, etc.
	J.P. CASE MIDDLE SCHOOL: 301 Case Boulevard, Flemington, NJ	Thursday - November 1st - 8am to 8pm Warming Center Recharging Station for cell phones, laptops, etc.
	Flemington, Route 12 County Complex 314 Route 12	Shelter Open; Water and ice distribution; FILLING OF WATER CONTAINERS: (please bring your own containers) Route 12 County Complex (Garage Facility). WATER FROM THE ROUTE 12 COMPLEX IS NOT SUITABLE FOR DRINKING WATER - To be used for washing, flushing toilets, etc.; WARMING CENTER: Monday, thru Thursday Open 9am to 9pm; Friday and Saturday Open 9am to 5pm; Sunday Open 1pm to 5pm; Recharging Stations for cell phones, laptops, etc.
	Lambertville , South County Garage, Box 321 Mount Airy-Harbourton Road, Route 601	Water and ice distribution
	Whitehouse Station, Readington Township Municipal Building, Township Building, 509 Route 523	WARMING CENTER: Open 8:30 to 5:30pm; Recharging Station for cell phones, laptops, etc.; Water and ice distribution
	Whitehouse Station, READINGTON TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 507 Route 523	WARMING CENTER: Open 24/7; Recharging Station for cell phones, laptops, etc.
Mercer	No shelters open at this time
Middlesex	Get updates on County hurricane response and phone numbers for each town in the county at the Middlesex County website.
	Edison, Middlesex County College	Shelter Open, Medical Needs Only
	Piscataway, Livingston Rec Center, 62 Road 3	Shelter Open
Monmouth	Red Bank, Lunch Break, 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd Phone: 732-747-8577	hot meals, groceries, breakfast and bagged lunch on Saturdays, clothing and coats, toys, blankets, information and referral. Open Monday-Friday 11:00 am -1:00 pm
	Oceanport, Monmouth Park Race Track175 Oceanport Ave.	Shelter Open
	Wall Township, Arthur Brisbane Child Treatment Ctr, 4240 Atlantic Ave.	Shelter Open
Morris	Morris County has devoted a website to emergency preparedness, response and recover: Residents are also encouraged to visit Facebook or follow Morris OEM on Twitter. Warming and Charging Stations in Morris County. Shelters in Morris County Food Disposal - Sat. 8 am to 1 pm at the Recycling Center Washington Twp residents only Free Spaghetti Dinner - Long Valley First Aid Squad 5:30 -7:30 pm Friday Fairmount Fire Co. will be having their pancake breakfast - Sunday 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Trees - DPW is only picking up trees in right-of-way that have fallen Brush - Tied & no more than 3 feet by 3 inches diameter can be taken to the recycling center; Saturdays and 1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays 8 am to 1 pm; next day open: Saturday Nov. 10, 8am to 1 pm
	Schooleys Mtn Firehouse, Fairmount Firehouse, Police Department, MUA	Bottled Water & Ice In pickup in front of Police Department, if it runs out ask at reception window
	East Hanover Rec Center, 477 Ridgedale Avenue	Shelter open
	Fairmount Fire Co.	Will be having their pancake breakfast - Sunday 11.11.12; 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
	Flanders, Mount Olive Presbyterian Church, 58 Drakesdale Road	Shelter Open
	Hopatcong High School, 2A Windsor Ave	Shelter open for Jefferson and Roxbury residents
	Long Valley First Aid Squad	Free Spaghetti Dinner - 5:30 -7:30 pm Friday 11.9.12
	Mendham Borough: Sisters of Christian Charity	Shelter Open
	Mendham Township: Brookside Firehouse, 1 Cherry Lane	Shelter Open
	Mountain Fire House	Shelter Open
	Mountain Lakes High School, 96 Powerville Rd	Shelter Open
	Morris Plains, 51 Jim Fear Drive	Open daily from 6 am to 6 pm as a warming/ charging center for residents left without electricity
	Morristown, Mennen Arena, 161 Hanover Ave	Shelter Open
	Morristown Police Academy, 500 West Hanover Ave.	Shelter Open
	Rockaway Township	For those in need of shelter, including those with pets, please contact the Rockaway Township Police Department at 973-625-4000 to make arrangements.
	St. Luke's	Meals will run indefinitely; Dinner 4:30-7 pm Bagles and coffee 7:30-10 am
Ocean	Ocean County Library branches are open providing free e-device charging stations and free WiFi access to the Internet. The branches include: Barnegat, 112 Burr St. (609) 698-3331; Berkeley, 30 Station Rd (732) 269-2144; Brick, 301 Chambers Bridge Rd. (732) 477-4513; Island Heights, 121 Central Av (732) 270-6266; Jackson, 2 Jackson Dr. (732) 928-4400; Lacey, 10 E. Lacey Rd, Forked River (609) 693-8566; Lakewood, 301 Lexington Av (732) 363-1435; Little Egg Harbor, 290 Mathistown Rd. (609) 294-1197; Manchester, 21 Colonial Dr (732) 657-7600; Plumsted, 119 Evergreen Rd, New Egypt (609) 758-7888; Point Pleasant Beach, 710 McLean Av (732) 892-4575; Stafford, 129 N. Main St. Manahawkin (609) 597-3381; Toms River, 101 Washington St. (732) 349-6200; Tuckerton, 380 Bay Av (609) 296-1470; Waretown, 112 Main St. (609) 693-5133; Whiting Reading Center (732) 849-0391
	Manahawkin, St. Mary's of the Pine Church, 100 Bishop Way	Shelter Open
	Toms River, B’Nai Israel Synagogue,1488 Old Freehold Road	Is distributing clothing to people in need
	Your Grandmothers Cupboard, Roslyn Plaza 173A Rt. 37 West Toms River, NJ 08755 (732) 240-0441	Will be doing clothing distribution at their building each afternoon through 11.16.12
	Tom's River, Ocean County YMCA, 1088 W Whitty Road	Open from 7:00 am - 5:00 pm for showers, coffee and electronic charging
Passaic	City of Passaic	Call Passaic Police Department 973.365.3900 if you are in need of emergency shelter
	Clifton, Community Recreation Center, 1232 Main Avenue	Warming/Charging station open Fri., Nov. 2nd, until 7:00pm; Sat. and Sun., Nov. 3rd and 4th, 8:00am - 1:00pm Mon., Nov. 5th 9:00am - 7:00pm
	Paterson	Visit the Paterson website for information about hurricane response; Hurricane Sandy emergency Hot Line # 973.321.1382; Check for important alerts via 1640 AM; Senior citizens in Paterson who were negatively affected by Hurricane Sandy who do not receive "Meals on Wheels," please call the Office of Emergency Management at 973-321-1107, and they will try to provide them with non-perishable foods.
	Pompton Lakes	Visit Pompton Lakes website for hurricane updates
	Ringwood	Updates to town response and recovery on Ringwood Police Dept. Facebook page.
	Wayne	Check the Wayne Township website for updates on all flood related issues. FOOD REPLACEMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (Deadline: November 16) : Households that were without power for more than 4 days can apply for assistance from Wayne VOAD to help replace food that spoiled in their refrigerators. Those seeking assistance must apply through the Department of Social Services by contacting Regina Parks at 973-694-1800, ext. 3281 or ParksR@WayneTownship.com. Application must be received by Friday, November 16, at the latest. After that date, a determination will be made regarding how much each household will receive based upon available funds and number of applicants. Assistance will be provided on the basis of economic hardship and length of power outage, with special consideration given to families with children and those on a limited income.
	Wayne,Passaic County Tech, 45 Reinhardt Road	Offering free showers to those who need them! Call 973-389-4203 for info. Bring your own towels & soap!
	Wayne PAL Building, 1 PAL Drive	Hot meals will be provided for residents without power and who are unable to provide food for themselves: Friday and Saturday, November 8 - 5:30-7:30pm; charging and warming station
	Wayne, Spa 23 on Route 23 South	showers available
	CHARGING AND WARMING STATIONS IN WAYNE The following locations are available as places to warm yourself and charge your cell phone: American Legion Post #174, 55 Mountain View Boulevard (do not use the back entrance) Calvary Temple Welcome Center, 1111 Preakness Avenue (8am - 10pm) PAL Building, 1 PAL Drive Positano's Restaurant, 245 Berdan Avenue Preakness Baptist Church, 981 Preakness Avenue (10am - 5pm) Preakness Reformed Church, 131 Church Lane, Sunday until 9:00pm, Mon - Fri, 6-9pm Shomrei Torah, 30 Hinchman Avenue United Methodist Church, 99 Parish Drive Wayne Presbyterian Church, 1200 Alps Road Wayne YMCA, 1 Pike Drive
	West Milford, West Milford High School, Mocapin Rd.	Shelter Open
Salem	No shelters open at this time
Somerset	Bound Brook Emergency Management; Somerset County residents who are without electrical power can pick up free ice and water, along with free ready-to-eat meals, at the Somerset County South County Public Works Garage, located at 410 Roycefield Road, Hillsborough, N.J. 08844, from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3.
	Warming Centers in Somerset County Bedminster-Pottersville FD-3 Hacklebarney Rd - 9:00 am - 9:00 pm daily Bedminster - Municipal Complex - 1 Miller Lane - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm Bedminster - Grace Fellowship Church - 375 Bedminster - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Bernards - Health Center - 9000 Fellowship Village -10:00 am - 4:00 pm daily Bernardsville Library - 2 Anderson Hill Rd - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm daily Bridgewater Library -1 Vogt Dr Green brook Town hall Court - 111 Green brook Rd - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm daily Manville - Sacred Heart Church - 98 S. 2nd Ave - 9:00 am - noon & 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm daily Montgomery - Senior Center-356 Skillman Rd- 8:00 am - 9:00 pm daily Peapack Glad - Stone Municipal Complex 1 School Street; Peapack 24 hour support South Bound Brook Borough Hall -12 Main Street-8:00 am - 6:00 pm daily Warren Courthouse - Mountain Blvd.- 8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily Warren - Stonecrest-11 Technology Dr-8:00 am - 8:00 pm daily (elderly citizens) Watchung - Brandywine Center 1610 Mountain Blvd - 24 hour support Watchung - McCauley Hall - 1633 Rt. 22 West - 24 hour support
	Bernardsville High School, 25 Olcott Avenue	Warming Center
	Hillsborough, Somerset County South County Public Works Garage 410 Roycefield Road	Somerset County residents who are without electrical power can pick up free ice and water, along with free ready-to-eat meals from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Bring identification with you.
	Somerville YMCA, 2 Green St.	RECEPTION AREA - Open 5:00 am - 9:45 pm and offering warmth, wi-fi, coffee, showers and the chance to power up; Also has child care which opens daily at 7 am - call 908.722.4567 for information and rates.
	Warren, Stonecrest Community Church, 11 Technology Drive North	Open warming center; also has showers
Sussex	No shelters open at this time
	Sussex County YMCA	Use facilities to take a shower at no cost
Union	See reception area listing of locations that have been opened by the county. For more updates and alerts on Union County programs and services, visit ucnj.org. Union County Warming Centers as of 11.7.12 Berkeley Heights - Town Hall - warming center open 24 hours. Fanwood - First Aid Squad Watson Rd; Library on Tillotson Rd and The Chelsea on South Ave. All are serving as warming centers only. Garwood - Municipal Building, 403 South Ave; Library at 411 Third Ave; warming centers only. Hillside - Senior Center at Hollywood & Long; Courtroom at Town Hall; Library at1409 Liberty Ave, warming centers only, open until midnight. Kenilworth - Knights of Columbus on Market St, warming center 12 p.m.- 8 p.m. thru November 8, 2012. Linden - Sinai Christian Academy 2103 Grier Ave- feeding lunch & dinner; 7th Ward Recreation Center Main St. & Tremley Pt. Rd, warming center open till 7p; Presbyterian Church 1506 Orchard Terrace, warming center 9 a.m -5 p.m. thru Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Mountainside - Borough Hall at 1385 Route 22 E; warming center only. New Providence - Municipal building at 360 Elkwood Ave; warming center only, 24hrs with cots. Roselle Park - Church of the Assumption on W. Westfield Ave & Chiego, warming center only, open 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. daily. Scotch Hills - Plainfield Ave & Park Ave, warming center. Springfield - Chisholm Center 100 S. Springfield Ave - warming center 24 hrs with cots 11 people; Sarah Bailey Civic Center 30 Church Mall. Summit - YMCA, 67 Maple St. - 5:30 a.m. -10 p.m. shelter 17 people (overnighters must arrive by 10 p.m.); Connection for Women & Families, 79 Maple St., 5:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. showers, warming, charging; Summit Library, 75 Maple St., 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. M-W, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. T-F, warming center, charging; Summit Elks club, 40 Maple St., warming center, 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Dept of Community Programs, 100 Morris Ave, warming center, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad St., warming center, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Unitarian Church, 4 Waldron Ave, warming center 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Union - Senior Center, 968 Bonnel Court, warming center, 24 hrs - 10 people; Town Hall 1976 Morris Ave warming center 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Westfield - Jefferson School, 1200 Blvd., warming center only.
	Plainfield, 518 Watchung Ave	PSE&G Customer Service Center - providing ice, drinking water and power strips for recharging devices, and food; Open noon-4 p.m.
Warren	No shelters open at this time
List last updated on 11.11.12 Noon Source: EOC - Dept. of Human Services

Preparations for Going to a Shelter
Cots, blankets, food and beverages MAY be provided at the shelters but residents should bring a "Go Bag" of emergency supplies with them. Supplies should include:


• Copies of important documents, such as insurance cards, photo IDs, birth certificates, deeds, and proof of address, in a waterproof and portable container
• Medication
• List of medication names, dosages, and a schedule when to take them.
• List of doctor s contact information.
• Personal care items: hand sanitizer, toothbrush and toothpaste, and wipes
• A change of clothes
• Child care supplies or other special care items

Other items that may be needed at a shelter:

• Extra set of car and house keys
• Credit and ATM cards
• Cash, especially in small bills like ones, fives, and tens
• Flashlight and extra batteries
• Battery-operated radio and extra batteries
• Sturdy, comfortable shoes, lightweight rain gear
• Contact and meeting place information for your household
• Small regional map

If residents wish to evacuate with their pets, they can bring them to the pet shelters ONLY. They should also bring appropriate pet supplies including:

• Leash
• Pet food and treats
• Pet Identification
• Pet carriers
• Veterinarian Records

Missing Pets
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture has been working with the state Office of Emergency Management, U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) to help dogs, cats and other pets and owners in need. A hotline for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy who left their pets behind when evacuating their homes in advance of the storm has now been opened. The phone number to call is 1-855-407-4787 (1-855-407-HSUS). Those who call the hotline will be asked for information to assist animal rescue teams in locating the animals and bringing them safely to a shelter. The hotline is available 24 hours a day.

Long-Term Housing Needs as a Result of Storm
The Supportive Housing Association of NJ has a bulletin board of emergency housing needs as a result of Hurricane Sandy. Click here to view listings. To post a housing need or vacancy, email gail.levinson@shanj.org. Please include a brief description, area/county, and contact name, email and phone number.

Food Safety and General Health Hotline

The Department of Health has opened a Hotline for food safety and mold removal, general health issues related to the storm including, but not limited to food safety. You may reach the hotline by dialing 2-1-1 and following the prompt or you may dial the hotline directly 1-866-234-0964. The hotline will be open 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays and from 10 to 5 on weekends.

List yourself as safe and well on the American Red Cross Safe and Well website. If you have been affected by a disaster, this website provides a way for you to register yourself as “safe and well.” From a list of standard messages, you can select those that you want to communicate to your family members, letting them know of your well-being. Concerned family and friends can search the list of those who have registered themselves as “safe and well.” The results of a successful search will display a loved one’s First Name, Last Name, an “As of Date”, and the “safe and well” messages selected.

Next of Kin National Registry - Register with, or search, this emergency contact system if you have been displaced or someone you know is missing.

International Evacuees and Foreign Nationals - If you are a tourist or other foreign national and cannot reach family members directly, contact your consulate.

Emotional Support
Crisis counselors will provide outreach and education services about coping with the emotional difficulties in the aftermath of emergencies such as these. Stress can surface in many forms and often appears weeks or months after a traumatic event. It may include anger, fatigue, loss of appetite, sleeplessness, nightmares, depression, inability to concentrate, hyperactivity and/or increased alcohol or drug use. If you or someone you know is experiencing distress or feeling overwhelmed by painful emotions related to recent events, call the New Jersey MentalHealthCares' Disaster Helpline: 1-877-294-4357 (HELP). A TTY line is available at (877) 294-4356. Translation services are available as well.

Teens troubled by all that is happening around them can reach out to the 2NDFLOOR - a confidential and anonymous helpline for NJ's youth and young adults ranging in age from 10 to 24. It is open 24-hours-a-day, seven-days-a-week. Youth can either call the helpline using a toll-free number, 888-222-2228, or access the interactive website. Calls to the 2NDFLOOR youth helpline are anonymous and confidential except in life-threatening situations.

The service is designed for listening, helping and guiding youth with their concerns. The phone lines are staffed by licensed professionals and trained volunteers (who are closely supervised and guided by social workers and professional counselors.) Hearing impaired callers, can reach 2NDFLOOR at the following TTY number: 732-264-1703.

Download a copy of Managing the Emotional Consequences of Storms and Flooding. (Also available in Spanish)
Help for Families of Children with Special Needs
Parents Guidelines for Helping Children After a Hurricane

Volunteer/Donate
NJ 2-1-1 Is in contact with organizations that are providing assistance to residents throughout the state. Many are looking for public support either through donations of money, clothing or supplies. Some need the help of volunteers to staff shelters, food banks and distribution centers. See a full listing of opportunities for volunteering/donating to help those who need your assistance now. If you would like your organization included in this list, please send the information to info@nj211.org.