New Jersey § app:a-9

§ app:a-9.

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. Severe weather conditions, such as hurricanes and nor'easters, are detrimental

to the health, safety, and welfare of New Jersey residents and businesses because

of their resulting loss of life, damage to property, and unsanitary conditions. b. Protection of the State's infrastructure is a matter of utmost urgency and should

be accomplished through comprehensive regional planning, regulation, and coordination

between the State and county offices of emergency management to establish a storm

preparedness program designed to protect the areas of the State which are most vulnerable

to storm damage. c. It is therefore in the public interest to take measures to prevent, or at least

minimize, loss of life and property damage by ensuring that the counties most vulnerable

to severe weather conditions are identified and that necessary precautions are taken

by the State Office of Emergency Management and each county and municipal emergency

management agency to protect the public from the potential dangers and losses attributable

to storm damage.