Storm Information for Iselin

WOODBRIDGE POSTS HURRICANE STORM ALERT FOR

SUN., OCT. 28 THRU TUES., OCT. 30, 2012

 

National Weather Service Hurricane Center Has Posted a Hurricane Watch and Severe Storm Alert for Woodbridge Area

 

WOODBRIDGE – Mayor John E. McCormac today announced that the National Weather Service Hurricane Center has posted a Hurricane Watch and Severe Storm alert for the Woodbridge area beginning on Sun., Oct. 28 through Tues., Oct. 31, 2012.  A Hurricane Watch and Severe Storm Alert means that hurricane conditions are expected within the watch area.  The National Weather Service predicts heavy rainfall, sustained winds, coastal flooding, and above normal high tides may impact the Woodbridge area from 12:00 P.M. (noon) on Sun., Oct. 28 through 12:01 A.M. on Wed., Oct. 31, 2012.

 

The Woodbridge Township Office of Emergency Management is closely monitoring storm conditions.  Woodbridge Township residents and business-owners in flood-prone areas of Woodbridge, Avenel, and Colonia are reminded to move vehicles to higher ground and to be prepared to undertake emergency procedures should the Woodbridge Township Office of Emergency Management issue specific storm-related warnings.  Residents are encouraged to develop a storm plan in the event of an evacuation notice and to stock-up on non-perishable foods, bottled water, batteries, and a battery-operated radio.  

 

The Woodbridge Township Office of Emergency Management, the Woodbridge Police Department, and the Department of Public Works continue to monitor local storm conditions and are positioned to implement appropriate public safety alerts and operations should the predicted storm result in flooding of low-lying areas.  Should evacuation of flood-prone areas become necessary, residents will be notified via Woodbridge Township Reverse 9-1-1 or door-to-door notification by emergency officers.   If necessary, a shelter location will be established at the Woodbridge Community Center (Main Street, Woodbridge) and/or at other locations should the need arise.  The shelter centers will only open in the event of mandatory evacuation.  No evacuation has been issued at this time.

 

The Woodbridge Police Department (WPD), the Office of Emergency Management, and the Department of Public Works are fully-staffed and will be on-duty throughout the duration of the storm event at key areas throughout the Township to maintain highways and clear debris as necessary.  The Office of Emergency Management has established communications with the State of New Jersey and Middlesex County Offices of Emergency Management and Township utility and service agencies, including PSEG, NJNG, Middlesex Water Co., MCUA, RVSA, and critical public service agencies. All Woodbridge Township fire departments, ambulance services, Community Emergency Response Team, and Auxiliary police officers are on alert status and are available to respond to any emergency situation anywhere in the Township.

 

In the aftermath of Hurricane Irene on Aug. 27, 2011, the Department of Public Works began work removing storm debris and frag mites from the flood zones and surrounding properties along the South Branch of

the Rahway River and the Woodbridge River.  The Department of Public Works has removed more than 4,000 tons of silt and debris, 1,100 cubic yards of trees, logs, and brush, and has cleaned storm drains and catch

basins in flood-prone areas.  The Department of Public Works today initiated a Township-wide review of storm drains and catch basins to further remove collected debris in order to alleviate potential flooding. 

 

Woodbridge Township residents should tune to local TV news and weather reports, TV-35, or log-on to the Township Web Page for specific storm-related announcements.  Woodbridge Township Reverse 9-1-1 alerts will be issued as necessary (residents must sign-up to receive Reverse 9-1-1 emergency alerts).  For updated storm and weather-related information, go to the Woodbridge Township web page at: www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us or the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management web page at: http://www.ready.nj.gov/plan/kit-plan.html.