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  • Preparing for the storm

    Hurricane WatchListen to radio or television for Preparing for the storm Hurricane Watch Listen to radio or television for Hurricane Watch Listen to radio or television for hurricane progress reports. Check emergency supplies. Fill your car’s gas tank; check oil and water. Refill prescription medicines Check your hurricane supplies kit and buy the things you…

  • Disaster supplies kit

    Disaster supplies kit There are six basics you should stock in your home: water, food, first aid supplies, clothing and bedding, tools and emergency supplies, and special items. Keep the items that you would most likely need during an evacuation in an easy-to-carry container. Water Store 1 gallon of water per person per day (2…

  • Evacuation guidelines

    Evacuation guidelines Leave in daylight, as soon as possible. Avoid flooded roads. If you have time… Secure your home by unplugging appliances and turning off electricity and the water main valve. Tell someone outside of the storm area where you are going. Elevate furniture or move it to a higher floor. Bring pre-assembled emergency supplies…

  • If you choose to stay…

    If you choose to stay… If you choose to stay… Only if you are not ordered to evacuate by local officials. Listen for weather reports. Stay calm. Stay indoors. Don’t be fooled by the calm eye of the hurricane. Once the eye has passed, the wind will come from the other direction. Make sure you…

  • After the storm

    After the storm Return home only when authorities advise it is safe to do so. Keep listening to the radio and television. Wait until an area is declared safe before entering. Roads may be closed for your protection. If you come upon a barricade or flooded road, turn around and go another way. Avoid weakened…

  • Keyport reflects on events of 9/11

    BY MAURA DOWGINStaff Writer Keyport reflects on events of 9/11 BY MAURA DOWGIN Staff Writer KEYPORT — Borough residents came together to honor area victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York’s World Trade Center. About 150 people attended the second annual candle light vigil at the Mini Park, West Front Street,…

  • Rotary youth academy trains student leaders

    BY MAURA DOWGINStaff Writer Rotary youth academy trains student leaders BY MAURA DOWGIN Staff Writer KEYPORT — The leaders of the future are being molded today. Students from Keyport High School, Holmdel High School and Raritan High School participated in the Rotary Youth Leaders Academy (RYLA) at Georgian Court College, Lakewood, to gain self-confidence, trust…

  • Matawan Day now scheduled for Sept. 21

    Matawan Day now scheduled for Sept. 21 The Borough of Matawan has announced that Matawan Day has been rescheduled for Sept. 21 from noon to 6 p.m. at Terhune Park, Main Street. The free event will feature musical entertainment, dance performances, arts and crafts, food vendors, pony rides, amusement rides, and community nonprofits. Matawan Recreation…

  • Red Cross offers tips on hurricane preparedness

    The American Red Cross, Jersey Coast Chapter, Tinton Falls, advises the community not to wait until a hurricane or storm is threatening the area, but to prepare ahead. The agency has issued the following lifesaving preparedness steps for the hurricane season: • Prepare a personal evacuation plan – identify ahead of time where to go…