As a result of the drought conditions here in NJ and across much of the Northeast, wildfire danger is very high! Here are resources and information to help be prepared and protect your health.
 Learn more about the what’s happening now:
- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Forest Fire Service (NJFFS) has a NJ Fire Danger Dashboard which provides information on fire ratings and burning restrictions.
- For Governor Murphy’s update: New Jersey’s Record-Breaking Dry Spell and Wildfire Response
Prevent wildfires from happening in the first place:
- For information on how to prevent wildfires, go to NJFFS’s fire prevention page.
Here are some of their commonsense wildfire prevention tips:
- Don’t discard cigarettes, matches or smoking materials on the ground.
- Use indoor wood stoves and fireplaces carefully, both can emit embers that spark fires. Fully douse ashes with water before disposal.
- When towing a trailer, ensure you aren’t dragging chains. If a trailer chain drags on the road, it can create sparks that fly into nearby vegetation, igniting a wildfire.
- Be mindful where you park or drive your vehicle. Hot exhaust systems can ignite dry vegetation if parked or driven over it.
- Be careful when cutting your grass or using other yard tools. Power tools like lawnmowers and chainsaws can throw off sparks that ignite dry grass or leaves.
- Keep matches and lighters away from children. Teach youth about fire safety. Children can learn about wildfire safety with Smokey Bear’s new mobile game Smokey’s Scouts.
Monitor the air quality in your neighborhood:
- For information on monitoring your local Air Quality, go to dep.nj.gov/airmon/ .
Protect your health:
