Fire Prevention

Fire Prevention Tips:

In case of a house fire, GET OUT and STAY out! Do not go back in for toys, pictures, games, computers, etc. Nothing is worth your life.
In an emergency dial 911, even if you are unsure of the situation.
Establish a safe meeting place for the entire family in case your home needs to be evacuated.
If your clothing catches fire, STOP, DROP, COVER(your face), and ROLL.
Ensure all your smoke detectors are working properly, test them monthly.
Never leave an open flame unattended, including small candles to large fire places.
If you are using space heaters, remember, they need SPACE, at least three feet of free space.
Have your chimney cleaned annually by a professional.
Remember fire prevention goes beyond your home!
When lighting an open flame, clear the area of flammable debris.
Never light an open flame on windy days.
If your car catches fire, get every one out and stay 100 feet away.

Collings Lakes Fire Dept

2 days ago

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Swimmers Warned of Quarry Dangers in New Jersey

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With many people looking for ways to cool off amid the recent heat, officials in New Jersey are warning swimmers about the dangers of quarries. NBC10’s Ted Greenberg explains.

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Collings Lakes Fire Dept

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5 days ago

Tropical Storm Fay Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ AL062020
517 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2020

This product covers NEW JERSEY...DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND

**Tropical Storm Fay to Approach the New Jersey Coast**

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Eastern Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, Southeastern Burlington, and Western Monmouth

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Eastern Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, Southeastern Burlington, and Western Monmouth

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 270 miles south of Atlantic City NJ or about 240 miles south of Cape May NJ
- 35.5N 74.9W
- Storm Intensity 45 mph
- Movement North or 360 degrees at 7 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Heavy rain leading to flooding will be possible, especially along and southeast of the Interstate 95 corridor due to Tropical Storm Fay. Tropical Storm Fay is currently off the Outer Banks. It is expected to progress north over our region through Friday. Heavy rain is possible beginning very late tonight and continuing through Friday evening. The threat for tropical storm winds over land is very low except right along the New Jersey coast.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts along and southeast Interstate 95 corridor. Potential impacts include:
- Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots.
- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across New Jersey... and southeastern Pennsylvania. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across coastal New Jersey. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across the region, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around don't drown!

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org ... See MoreSee Less

Tropical Storm Fay Local Statement Advisory Number 1
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ AL062020
517 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2020

This product covers NEW JERSEY...DELAWARE...SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHEAST MARYLAND

**Tropical Storm Fay to Approach the New Jersey Coast**

NEW INFORMATION
---------------

* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning has been issued for Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Eastern Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, Southeastern Burlington, and Western Monmouth

* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean, Eastern Monmouth, Middlesex, Ocean, Southeastern Burlington, and Western Monmouth

* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 270 miles south of Atlantic City NJ or about 240 miles south of Cape May NJ
- 35.5N 74.9W
- Storm Intensity 45 mph
- Movement North or 360 degrees at 7 mph

SITUATION OVERVIEW
------------------

Heavy rain leading to flooding will be possible, especially along and southeast of the Interstate 95 corridor due to Tropical Storm Fay. Tropical Storm Fay is currently off the Outer Banks. It is expected to progress north over our region through Friday. Heavy rain is possible beginning very late tonight and continuing through Friday evening. The threat for tropical storm winds over land is very low except right along the New Jersey coast.

POTENTIAL IMPACTS
-----------------

* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible limited impacts along and southeast Interstate 95 corridor. Potential impacts include:
- Localized rainfall flooding may prompt a few evacuations.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly rise with swifter currents.
Small streams, creeks, canals, arroyos, and ditches may become swollen and overflow in spots.
- Flood waters can enter a few structures, especially in usually vulnerable spots. A few places where rapid ponding of water occurs at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage areas. Several storm drains and retention ponds become near-full and begin to overflow. Some brief road and bridge closures.

* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across New Jersey... and southeastern Pennsylvania. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned, large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats pulled from moorings.

* WIND:
Protect against hazardous wind having possible limited impacts across coastal New Jersey. Potential impacts in this area include:
- Damage to porches, awnings, carports, sheds, and unanchored mobile homes. Unsecured lightweight objects blown about.
- Many large tree limbs broken off. A few trees snapped or uprooted, but with greater numbers in places where trees are shallow rooted. Some fences and roadway signs blown over.
- A few roads impassable from debris, particularly within urban or heavily wooded places. Hazardous driving conditions on bridges and other elevated roadways.
- Scattered power and communications outages.

Elsewhere across the region, little to no impact is anticipated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
----------------------------------

* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Rapidly rising flood waters are deadly. If you are in a flood-prone area, consider moving to higher ground. Never drive through a flooded roadway. Remember, turn around dont drown!

Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.

* ADDITIONAL SOURCES OF INFORMATION:
- For information on appropriate preparations see ready.gov
- For information on creating an emergency plan see getagameplan.org
- For additional disaster preparedness information see redcross.org

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