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HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ
Last
Updated: Wednesday July 12, 2006
2006 FLOODING
OF THE DELAWARE RIVER
City of Lambertville (south end)
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President Declares Major Disaster For New Jersey
FEMA Press Release Date: July 7, 2006
WASHINGTON - The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of New Jersey. The assistance will supplement State and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding beginning on June 23, 2006, and continuing.
FEMA Director R. David Paulison said the assistance was authorized under a major disaster declaration issued for the State of New Jersey by President Bush. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Hunterdon, Mercer, and Warren counties.
The assistance, to be coordinated by FEMA, can include grants to help pay for temporary housing, home repairs and other serious disaster-related expenses. Low-interest loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration also will be available to cover residential and business losses not fully compensated by insurance. click for more....
Information and Assistance Available from FEMA
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PRESS
RELEASE HUNTERDON COUNTY OEM
June
30, 2006 - 1600
hours
County
OEM Coordinator William Powell
With the river
going back down from the devastating floods, the Hunterdon County Office of
Emergency Management staff is working with local emergency management officials
to begin the recovery process in the affected municipalities of West Amwell
Township, Lambertville City, Delaware Township, Stockton Borough, Kingwood Township,
Frenchtown Borough, Alexandria Township, Milford Borough, and Holland Township.
The regional shelter
located in Delaware Township has been reduced to 7 residents with the hope of
closing it by days end.
New Jersey Office
of Emergency Management personnel along with representatives from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency performed preliminary damage assessments today throughout
the County.
Residents with
affected properties are advised to work with your municipal officials to safety
and properly regain entry into your property once the flooding goes down and
get the needed inspections to have electrical power and gas turned back on.
The American Red
Cross and Salvation Army are working within the County assisting the affected
population with various services, such as, feeding, clean up kits, and family
services.
Residents with
any questions should contact their Municipal
Office of Emergency Management.
MEMORANDUM
To: Municipal OEM, Fire, Rescue, Police
From: Bill Powell, County Coordinator
Regarding: Delaware River Forecast
Date: June 28, 2006 – 2330 hours
At 2315 hours on June 28, 2006 I contacted the National Weather Service – Mount Holly and spoke with the Warning Coordination Meteorologist. He advised me of the following current levels, forecast levels, and forecast crest times. He also advised that they have begun to see the river crest in Tocks Island area.
Below are the most current forecast for the Delaware River with historical information where available:
Location |
Current Level |
Forecast Crest Level |
Time of Crest |
Historical Crest
Data |
Riegelsville |
31.67 feet (2230) |
32.30 feet |
0900 on 06/29 |
34.07 feet 4/2005
38.85 feet 8/1955 |
Frenchtown |
20.75 feet (2000) |
23.50 feet |
1100 on 06/29 |
23.60 feet 4/2005
27.79 feet 8/1955 |
Stockton |
23.85 feet (2100) |
27.00 feet |
1200 on 06/29 |
26.75 feet 4/2005
28.40 feet 8/1955 |
Lambertville |
17.33 feet (2100) |
19.50 feet |
1300 on 06/29 |
19.60 feet 4/2005
24.27 feet 8/1955 |
MEMORANDUM
To: Municipal OEM, Fire, Rescue, Police
From: Bill Powell, County Coordinator
Regarding: Delaware River Forecast
Date: June 28, 2006 – 0800 hours
At 0800 hours on June 28, 2006 I contacted the National Weather Service – Mount Holly and spoke with the Hydrologist. He advised me that they are looking at this flooding event to be worse than the April 2005 flooding event but not as bad as the 1955 flooding event.
Below are the most current forecast for the Delaware River with historical information where available:
Location |
Current Level |
Forecast Crest Level |
Time of Crest |
Historical Crest Data |
Riegelsville |
24.5 feet (0800) |
36 feet |
1 to 2am on 06/29 |
34.07 feet 4/2005
38.85 feet 8/1955 |
Frenchtown |
14.7 feet (0600) |
25.6 feet |
2 to 3am on 06/29 |
23.60 feet 4/2005
27.79 feet 8/1955 |
Stockton |
19.2 feet (0700) |
27 to 28 feet |
3 to 4am on 06/29 |
26.75 feet 4/2005
28.40 feet 8/1955 |
Lambertville |
12.9 feet (0730) |
21 to 22 feet |
6 to 7am on 06/29 |
19.60 feet 4/2005
24.27 feet 8/1955 |
PRESS RELEASE HUNTERDON COUNTY OEM
June 28, 2006 0030 Hours
Deputy Coordinator Frank Veneziale
The National Weather Service has issued a FLOOD WARNING for the Delaware River. The warning is from Wednesday June 28, 2006 to Friday June 29, 2006. Flooding could reach the stage of the April 2005 flooding event. Minor flooding has already begun and major flooding is forecast for the area. County Emergency Management Officials are monitoring weather reports as well as conducting visual checks of the river. Additional storms heading to the Central New Jersey area could prove to complicate the already rising river.
Residents are urged to start preparing themselves for floodwaters. Personal items should be packed including medications and clothing for a minimum of 72 hours. Residents living near the affected areas should be ready to evacuate immediately upon request of local Emergency Management or in the event that their location becomes unsafe.
The County Emergency Management Office is in contact with local Emergency Management Officials, Fire, Rescue and Police agencies in the affected region. We are sharing new information as it becomes available to ensure an effective response to any potential emergencies that might arise. Emergency Managers from each Municipality affected by the Delaware River are reviewing and activating evacuation and sheltering plans as needed.
Residents are reminded not to call 9-1-1 for any non-emergency problems. Everyone should stay vigilant and monitor the media and emergency services personnel for updates on the flooding conditions.
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FLOOD LEVELS (from www.noaa.gov) (As of 06/28/2006 at 2330 hours)
Location |
Current Level |
Forecast Crest Level |
Time of Crest |
Historical Crest
Data |
Riegelsville |
31.67 feet (2230) |
32.30 feet |
0900 on 06/29 |
34.07 feet 4/2005
38.85 feet 8/1955 |
Frenchtown |
20.75 feet (2000) |
23.50 feet |
1100 on 06/29 |
23.60 feet 4/2005
27.79 feet 8/1955 |
Stockton |
23.85 feet (2100) |
27.00 feet |
1200 on 06/29 |
26.75 feet 4/2005
28.40 feet 8/1955 |
Lambertville |
17.33 feet (2100) |
19.50 feet |
1300 on 06/29 |
19.60 feet 4/2005
24.27 feet 8/1955 |
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SHELTERS
Delaware Township Fire Hall
761 Route 523 in Sergeantsville
The Red Cross related information will also be posted on the Central Chapter of the Red Cross' Website at: www.njredcross.org
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EVACUATIONS
Evacuations are taking effect - Please contact the municipal OEM officers for additional information.
The Red
Cross related information will also be posted on the Central Chapter of the
Red Cross' Website at: www.njredcross.org
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