Hurricane Shelters and Safety Measures

The City of Newark will open temporary shelters for persons displaced from their homes by the hurricane's fury, tomorrow, Saturday, August 27, at 6 pm.

The shelters are located at:
Barringer High School (90 Parker Street)
Central High School (246 18th Avenue )
East Side High School (238 Van Buren Street)
Malcolm X Shabazz High School (80 Johnson Avenue)
West Side High School (403 South Orange Avenue)
John F. Kennedy Recreation Center (211 West Kinney Street, entrance on Howard St).

Have Disaster Supplies on Hand
- Flashlight and extra batteries.
- Portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries.
- First aid kit and manual.
- Emergency food and water.
- Nonelectric can opener.
- Essential medicines.
- Cash and credit cards.
- Sturdy shoes.