CHATHAM TOWNSHIP

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Emergency Notification and Warning

In the event that emergency notification becomes necessary, you should be aware of the following.

1. Radio Broadcasts

Significant disaster events are covered on all major networks.  For more LOCAL DISASTER INFORMATION such as road closures, flooding, storm damage, etc. STAY TUNED TO:

WMTR – AM 1250

2. National Weather Service

Transmits weather reports on 162.55 MHZ (Requires special radio).

3. Cable TV

As with radio, significant disaster events are reported on major cable and network TV channels. For LOCAL DISASTER INFORMATION STAY TUNED TO:

RCN CABLE.

4. Instructions From Emergency Officials

Emergency Officials (police, fire) may alert residents by the following:

• Public Address on your street via fire engine or police car
• Door–to–Door Warning

You may be asked to:

• Go to shelter
• Evacuate
• Close windows and doors
• Refrain from lighting matches
• Stay inside

  Do You Have Special Needs?

If you have a condition that may hamper your ability to deal with an emergency, download the "Special Needs" form here and return it to the Chatham Township Police Department.

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