WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2004 - 12:00 pm

The Hunterdon County Office of Emergency Management has officially removed the State of Emergency as of 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 21, 2004.  Preliminary assessments show that Hunterdon County had approximately 130 homes affected by the flooding. The damage ranges from anywhere between affected to major damage. None were destroyed.

FEMA, and the State and County Offices of Emergency Management toured the affected communities on Monday, September 22, 2004 to survey the damage. Reports have been submitted to the State in hopes of receiving a Presidential Disaster Declaration. Recovery efforts continue in Hunterdon's river communities.

Any additional information forthcoming will be available on our County Website at www.co.hunterdon.nj.us.

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MONDAY, SEPEMBER 20, 2004 - 12:30 pm

The Hunterdon County Office of Emergency Management is meeting with Municipal OEM officials to distribute Preliminary Damage Assessment Report forms, Health Department Information, and Red Cross Information. This information will also be available on our County Website at www.co.hunterdon.nj.us. The Red Cross related information will also be posted on the Central Chapter of the Red Cross' Website at: www.njredcross.org

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION

ACTUAL FLOOD LEVELS

National Weather Service advises the following actual official crest amounts for the flooding:

SHELTERS

There are currently no shelters open. Previously shelters were open at South Hunterdon High School, Delaware Township School, and Kingwood Firehouse.

EVACUATIONS

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2004 - 4:35 pm

The Hunterdon County OEM continues to monitor the flooding situation. The State of New Jersey, County of Hunterdon, City of Lambertville, and Borough of Stockton have declared a State of Emergency.

One shelter is currently OPEN.

• South Hunterdon High School - for residents of the City of Lambertville

Updated flood information is as follows:

The National Weather Service has advised us that Tocks Island and Belvidere have crested. Riegelsville appears to have crested. Once the water level has come to the high water level it will last for approximately 10 to 15 hours.

Press Release issued 09/19/04 at 3:17 pm by Hunterdon County OEM

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2004 - 8:30 am

The Hunterdon County OEM continues to monitor the flooding situation. The State of New Jersey, County of Hunterdon, City of Lambertville, and Borough of Stockton have declared a State of Emergency.

One shelter is currently OPEN.

• South Hunterdon High School - for residents of the City of Lambertville

Updated flood information is as follows:

The National Weather Service has advised us that Tocks Island in North Jersey has crested. They expect Riegelsville to crest at approximately Noon at 33 feet, their current level is approximately 30 feet.

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SUNDAY, SSEPTEMBER 19, 2004 - 12:00 AM

The Hunterdon County OEM continues to monitor the flooding situation. The State of New Jersey, County of Hunterdon, City of Lambertville, and Borough of Stockton have declared a State of Emergency.

Evacuations are taking place for selected areas. Citizens have been notified. Three shelters have been established for the following:

• Delaware Township School - for residents of the Borough of Stockton
• Kingwood Township Fire Company - for residents of Kingwood (Village of Byram)
• South Hunterdon High School - for residents of the City of Lambertville

Updated flood information is as follows:

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2004 - 7:20 PM

The National Weather Service is advising that the flooding will be "MAJOR FLOODING NOT SEEN SINCE AUGUST 1955 EXPECTED ALONG THE DELAWARE RIVER". If you live in an area along the Delaware River please be prepared to evacuate if needed. National Weather Service has advised of the following information:

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2004 - 5:35PM

National Weather Service has advised the Hunterdon County Office of Emergency Management of MAJOR FLOODING that will be occurring along the Delaware River. They are advising that the flooding will be at least 2 foot higher than the 1996 flooding and cresting sometime Sunday evening. The Hunterdon County Office of Emergency Management will be activated overnight and will be monitoring the situation and be in contact with all effected municipalities. If you believe you may be effected by this flooding please begin to make arrangements for evacuation if it is needed.

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National Weather Service - Mount Holly: http://www.erh.noaa.gov/er/phi/

Family Disaster Plans: http://www.state.nj.us/njoem/preparedness_fampln.html

Flooding Information (pdf file): "Floods - the Awesome Power"

Hunterdon County Municipal OEM Contact Information

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With floodwaters come some serious health considerations. Take the Necessary Steps to Protect Your Health - pdf file

Basement Flood Cleanup - Step by Step Guide.

Coliform Bacteria in Drinking Water - Fact Sheet

What to do with Refrigerated or Frozen Food after Loss of Electricity

 

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