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Emergency ServicesAll requests for emergency services should be made through the Washington Township Police Department. Some services that are not of an emergency in nature may be taken care of by making the call yourself. Some of the resources you can get in contact with directly are Division of youth & Family Services (800-792-8610), Crisis Intervention for Mercer County, located at Capital Health Care Systems Fuld Campus (394-6000). Emergency sheltering can be established through Mercer County Social Services (989-4320) or by contacting the Washington Township Office of Emergency Management here at the Washington Township Police Department. Assistance may also be obtained through the Red Cross or the Salvation Army. Weather Related EmergenciesDuring weather related emergencies, residents, are advised to listen to the National Weather Service, Weather Channel and Local TV and radio channels. In severe weather conditions, a State of Emergency may be declared by either the Local Emergency Management Office here in Washington Township, or the Mercer County Office of Emergency Management or the State Office of Emergency Management. Information will be provided as to where travel is prohibited. During these weather related emergencies travel is restricted to essential vehicles only. The local radio stations providing this information are: WBUD 1260, WHWH 1350, WKXW 101.5, WPST 97.5 as well as WNJO 94.5. Television stations are the Weather Channel, New Jersey Stations 9, 12, 52, and Philadelphia TV stations 3, 6, 10. Information regarding Emergency Evacuation Instructions can be found in the Bell Atlantic Customer Guide located in the front of your phone books. Prepare a Disaster Supplies KitAssemble supplies you might need in an evacuation. Store them in an easy-to-carry container such as a backpack or duffle bag. Include:
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