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New Jersey emergency preparedness

FEMA's National Risk Index puts New Jersey's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $3.2 billion, rated Relatively Moderate. The hazards with the largest expected losses are inland flooding, strong wind and hurricanes.

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New Jersey's biggest natural hazards

FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).

Inland floodingRelatively High$2.0 billion a yearHow to prepare →

Strong windVery High$252 million a yearHow to prepare →

HurricaneRelatively Moderate$185 million a yearHow to prepare →

EarthquakeRelatively Low$168 million a yearHow to prepare →

Heat waveRelatively Moderate$147 million a yearHow to prepare →

Coastal floodingVery High$146 million a yearHow to prepare →

Cold waveRelatively High$136 million a yearHow to prepare →

TornadoRelatively Moderate$83 million a yearHow to prepare →

Get ready for inland flooding, strong wind, hurricanes and earthquakes

Inland floodingFlood preparedness: flood watch vs warning, what to do and how flood insurance worksGear: Sump pump battery backups · Fireproof document safes

Strong windPower outage checklist: what to do before, during and afterGear: Portable power stations · Flashlights and lanterns

HurricaneHurricane preparedness checklist: what to do before, during and after a stormGear: Generators · Water storage containers

EarthquakeEarthquake preparedness: Drop, Cover and Hold On, and what to do afterGear: First aid kits · Fire extinguishers

Official help in New Jersey

State emergency management: Office of Emergency Management
Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and sign up for your county's local alerts. Make a family plan.
More New Jersey government services: USA.gov

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Seasonal checklists for New Jersey

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