FEMA Officials Visit South Brunswick On Monday

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency are visiting South Brunswick on Monday, to examine the damage caused by Tropical Storm Ida, township officials said.

FEMA Representatives along with Middlesex County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), will meet with South Brunswick OEM to tour damaged areas of the Township.

From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., FEMA representatives will be at the South Brunswick Municipal Building at 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction to meet with residents and businesses owners seeking assistance.

"Our hope is to provide all residents who had damage an opportunity to meet with FEMA representatives and get answers to their questions," said South Brunswick OEM Director and Police Chief Raymond Hayducka. Any residents with questions can email Lieutenant Gene Rickle at erickle@sbpdnj.net. South Brunswick OEM conducted an after-action review of the storm to examine the conditions and response to the widespread flash flooding during Tropical Storm Ida.

The team found 50 homes damaged, 33 vehicles flooded and towed, 15 people rescued from flooded vehicles, 1 firetruck damaged and 1 water pump station damaged. The review also found several issues that impacted the flash flooding problems;

• Rainfall in excess of 6 inches fell between 5 pm and 11 pm
• Garbage cans left out in residential neighborhoods were swept away and clogged storm drains.
• Several motorists drove around flooded and closed roads
• Route 1 / Raymond Rd continues to have stream overflow problems

The flash flooding the Township experienced was historic in nature, officials said. South Brunswick OEM said they will continue to work with Middlesex County OEM and state officials on the issues of flash flooding.

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