With hurricane season in full swing, the Marine Trades Association of New Jersey (MTA/NJ) informed its members that now is a good time to review your storm preparedness plans. “Though the storms’ paths are sometimes unclear, it doesn’t take a direct hit to damage or sink recreational vessels, or cause havoc at boat storage facilities,” MTA/NJ said in a recent bulletin, adding “Please take some time now to review your hurricane and emergency preparedness plans, and continue to keep a close eye on forecasts as the hurricane season continues.”
Below are some helpful websites recommended by the MTA/NJ for hurricane preparedness this season.
NJ Office of Emergency Management – Resources for Businesses
NJ Coastal Evacuation Maps & Storm Surge Maps
Ready.gov Hurricane Preparedness Tips
Ready.gov Preparedness Planning for Businesses
NOAA National Hurricane Center
The Tide Gauges page on weather.gov displays peak levels from past storms and events, and information on what levels will start to show impacts. Hover over a station on the map for expanded data.
Tropical Tidbits is a helpful website to get an understanding of all the variables that can impact strength/direction in non-technical terms.
The Center for Maritime Systems at Stevens Institute of Technology will be forecasting and displaying information on water levels, waves and currents through their NJ Coast and Harbor Data and Prediction System, as well as monitoring the Storm Surges.
Click here for the NJ Flood Mapper – an interactive mapping website to visualize coastal flooding hazards and sea level rise.
Be prepared and be safe. If you need additional information, please contact the MTA/NJ office at 732-292-1051.
