Bridgewater 'Fared Well' In Latest Storm As Far As Emergency Calls

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Despite the latest winter storm dropping more than 4 inches of rain in Bridgewater and causing river flooding, the calls for emergency were fairly low.

"The town did fairly well during the storm," said Bridgewater Police Lt. Frederick J. Brittain III to Patch. "Thankfully there were no storm-related injuries or loss of life."

Below are the total calls for service for storm-related issues:

• Flooding/ Street Problems / Road Closed - 9
• Crashes- 6
• Disabled Motor Vehicle -1
• Trees down / wires down / Traffic light - 4

A Flood Watch has been issued for Somerset County ahead of another winter storm set to hit the area on Friday. Read More: Flood Watch Issued For Somerset County Ahead Of New Winter Storm

The storm is projected to bring rainfall totals ranging from 0.5-1.5 inches, damaging winds and a chance of coastal flooding. Read More: New Winter Storm Poses Same Flood, Wind, Outage Threats To NJ

Authorities continue to remind residents to "Turn around, don't drown."

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management offered a few tips to stay safe during flooding events:

• If you approach a flooded road, path, or walkway follow this rule: Turn Around, Don’t Drown
• Six inches of fast-moving floodwater can knock you off your feet, and a depth of two feet will float your car! Never try to walk, bike or drive through flooded areas. Water may be deeper than you think!
• Do not attempt to drive over a flooded road. Obey traffic barriers. STOP! Turn around and go another way.
• Keep children from playing in floodwaters or near culverts and storm drains.

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