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Today, New Jersey Transit and the American Red Cross are teaming up to raise emergency preparedness awareness at more than three dozen NJ Transit rail stations, light-rail stops and bus terminals.

Representatives from the agencies will distribute information on a number of topics, including terrorism preparedness, creating an emergency kit and alternate travel options in the event of a service disruption. At Newark’s Penn Station — the state’s largest transportation hub — NJ Transit police officers will distribute emergency preparedness guides and security alert cards, which include a phone number to report unattended packages or suspicious activity.

In addition, Red Cross workers will collect donations for the organization’s Hurricane Katrina disaster relief fund.