The Sussex County Pocket Guide to Emergency Preparedness was developed by the Sussex County Division of Health, Emergency Preparedness Program, to help Sussex County residents to become more prepared for emergencies.

Request a free Pocket Guide at health@sussex.nj.us or call 973-579-0370 x1233. At only 2 3/4" x 4", the Pocket Guide fits easily in a pocket or purse.

View/print the Pocket Guide (pdf)


You can also make your own Emergency Preparedness Guide from the thumbnail images shown! Click an image to read any page.

Below are some helpful tips available in the Pocket Guide. Click any tip to open the corresponding page.

Radio Stations
Important Phone Numbers
Helpful Web Sites

In the Event of a

Self Decontamination

Emergency Medical Care
Winter Storm and Power Outage
Pets and Disaster
When your Child is at School
Shelter in Place

Emergency Preparedness and Supplies
Emergency Kit
Seasonal vs. Pandemic Influenza
Is it a Cold or Flu?