Joaquin Strengthens into Hurricane - 
Please Review Your Hurricane Preparedness Plans
 
Hurricane Joaquin continues to intensify slowly, as a complicated atmospheric pattern makes its future track - including any potential landfall on the U.S. East Coast - extremely difficult to forecast.  

Please take some time now to review your hurricane and emergency preparedness plans, and continue to keep a close eye on the forecast now through the weekend.  Below are some helpful websites.

Storm Preparedness Resources:


 

Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatUS) has free tips and "tools" available online in the  Hurricane Resource Center at boatus.com/hurricanes.  The site includes a hurricane preparation worksheet, and an in-depth Guide to Preparing Boats and Marinas for HurricanesWhat Works Guide and checklists for what to do before and after a hurricane strikes and a number of helpful articles.  All of these resources are free and easily downloadable.    Make sure you take the proper steps to prepare your facility and customers in the event of a hurricane or storm.

Forecasts and Weather Reports:

The Center for Maritime Systems at Stevens Institute of Technology  will be forecasting and displaying information on water levels, waves and currents through their 

Additionally, you can find Coast Guard Advisory Notices and more Hurricane and Severe Weather Plans at:  HomePort.  Scroll down the page for updated Coast Guard Advisory Notices.  
 
Be prepared and be safe. If you need additional information, please contact the office at 732-292-1051.
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