To help New Jersey residents as they cleanup their homes and businesses after Hurricane Sandy, the Department of Health today is making public health experts available through the state’s 2-1-1 system to answer questions about food and water safety and general environmental health information including mold removal. Also attached are talking points local health staff can use to answer calls as well.
DOH staff will be available by calling 2-1-1 or 1-866-234-0964. Public Health officials will be available to take calls 8 am to 8 pm on weekdays and 10 am to 5 pm on weekends. The 2-1-1 human services hotline is open 24/7.
Be sure to read the Information & Tips sheets below: