Township of Washington hurricane guide¶
Washington Township says its Office of Emergency Management is part of its Department of Law Enforcement and is available around the clock. Its pages give general disaster preparedness advice and name the Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management as a primary responder. For county agencies, see the Gloucester County page.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Township of Washington. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: twp.washington.nj.us
What to know in Township of Washington¶
- The township police run a voluntary Special Needs Registry so first responders can better help residents with special needs in an emergency.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 | Police, fire, and ambulance. Call only when someone's life or property is in danger. |
| Municipal Building | 856-589-0520 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
| Police Department | 856-256-1212 | For police matters that are not emergencies. |
| Public works | 856-589-0523 | Township public works. Office line. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Everbridge Community Alerts: Free township alerts, including weather related emergencies. Sign up before a storm. Website.
- Washington Township Emergency Management: The township's emergency management page. Website.
- Township of Washington website: The official town website. Website.
Evacuation centers¶
Open only when announced
Evacuation centers open only when officials announce them, and not every center opens for every storm. Check the official list of open centers before you leave home. Bring your own bedding, food, water, and medicines.
The township's pages reviewed do not describe shelters. Do not go to any site until the township or the county says it is open. For county agencies, alerts, and shelter information, see the county page.
County services that cover Township of Washington¶
Gloucester County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Township of Washington. The Gloucester County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Gloucester County Alert: Free alerts by text, email, or phone. Sign up before a storm. Linked as Gloucester County Alert on the county emergency management page. Website.
- Gloucester County Office of Emergency Management: The county's official emergency management page. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.
- https://www.twp.washington.nj.us/departments/police/index.php
- https://www.twp.washington.nj.us/how_do_i_/find/township_municipal_building.php
- https://www.twp.washington.nj.us/departments/public_works/index.php
- https://www.twp.washington.nj.us/residents/everbridge_community_alerts.php
- https://www.twp.washington.nj.us/departments/emergency_management/index.php
- https://www.twp.washington.nj.us/