Crashes, Fires, Flooded Cars: 67 Police Calls In Hillsborough Storm

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Hillsborough first responders were busy this week responding to many calls in connection with the Tuesday night winter storm.

The storm from Jan. 9 to 10 dropped 3.72 inches of rain in the Neshanic area and 2.78 inches in Hillsborough.

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

• 6 Transformer fires
• 11 Utility pole / electric wires down
• 7 Fallen trees
• 4 Motor vehicle crashes
• 4 Disabled vehicles
• 3 Vehicles in water
• 32 Roads/Bridges were closed due to flooding, trees, wires or utility poles down

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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