Township Of Millburn: Hurricane Ida Updates

Press release from the Township of Millburn:

September 1, 2021

Due to current storm conditions, the Township of Millburn is experiencing poor roadway drainage and a near-moderate flood stage on the Rahway River. Several roadways are flooded and water rescues are taking place. Please avoid driving unless completely necessary. If you must be out, use extreme caution and obey road signs and closures.

If you are located in an area of town that is prone to flooding, begin taking flood precautions now.

• Prepare supplies in case there is a need to evacuate.
• Contact your healthcare provider If you are sick and need medical attention. Wait for further care instructions and shelter in place, if possible. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
• Listen to EAS, NOAA Weather Radio or local alerting systems for current emergency information and instructions regarding flooding.
• Do not walk, swim or drive through flood waters. Turn Around. Don’t Drown!
• Stay off bridges over fast-moving water. Fast-moving water can wash bridges away without warning.
• Stay inside your vehicle if it is trapped in rapidly moving water. Get on the roof if water is rising inside the car.
• Get to the highest level if trapped in a building. Only get on the roof if necessary and once there signal for help. Do not climb into a closed attic to avoid getting trapped by rising floodwater.

Additional information to follow. 

This press release was produced by the Township of Millburn. The views expressed here are the author’s own.