Your Plan of Action

The hurricane season begins in early summer and lasts through late fall - June through November. It is important for you to know what to do in case of an emergency. Your Personal Plan of Action details who does what, where you go and what you take along. Practice drills will help prepare you in the event you need to implement your plan.

By following the steps provided here, and adapting them to fit your specific situation, you will be better prepared for a disastrous storm.

• Determine your destination (to a relative, a friend, a motel, a hotel or public shelter) in the event an evacuation order is given.

• On a map, outline the quickest and safest route needed to get to your destination. Remember, bridges and low-lying areas may be unsafe for travel during a storm.

• Review your insurance policies and coverage.

• Take photos and/or video footage of your property. Store this information with your important papers. Make copies of the documents and photographs and leave them with someone you trust.

• Visually inspect your home and property. Make any repairs necessary (check roof for loose shingles; the gutters and drains to ensure proper drainage; the trees for loose branches; the grounds for debris or items such as lawn furniture that could blow away).

• Purchase plywood, rope, extra nails and tarps for protecting windows and doors.

• Prepare an Emergency Supply Kit.

• Know where gas stations are along the route. Since all of the lanes of the GSP will be one way, northbound, only gas stations on the GSP may be accessible.

• Before the storm arrives gas your vehicles. Local gas stations can be found:

  • Route 9 and Avalon Boulevard

  • Route 9 and Sea Isle City Boulevard

  • Route 9 and Court House-Dennisville Road (Cape May Court House)

  • Garden State Park Way (GSP) mile marker 17