Tag: Tropical Storm Henri
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Environmental organizations, businesses press Murphy Administration to adopt flood regulatory reforms
Environmental organizations are urging Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration to implement New Jersey Protecting Against Climate Threats, or NJPACT, rules for flood hazard regulations and use of updated rainfall data as the state marks the one-year anniversary of Tropical Storm Ida on Sept. 1. Organizations that include The Watershed Institute, Sierra Club and Delaware Riverkeeper Network…
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Monroe to receive $1 million in state funding for flood mitigation efforts for Rossmoor community
MONROE – Monroe Township will receive $1 million in state funding to address flood mitigation programs for the Rossmoor adult living community, which was devastated by Tropical Storm Henri in August 2021. The funding has been set aside in the state’s 2023 fiscal budget, according to information provided by the township. “This grant is a…
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Mercer, Somerset counties impacted by Tropical Storm Ida
Editor’s note: As of 4:15 p.m. Sept. 2, Cherry Valley, Princeton Kingston, Alexander, Washington and Rosedale roads in Princeton were reopened. The remnants of Tropical Storm Ida dumped several inches of rain on Mercer County, resulting in flooding as the Stony Brook, Little Bear Brook, the Shabakunk Creek and the Delaware & Raritan Canal…
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Spotswood concert at 7 p.m. tonight will collect gift cards for those affected by Henri; municipal building is closed
The Spotswood Municipal Building closed at 1 p.m. today, and the parking lot will close at 2 p.m., because of a concert by Carson Drive planned for 7 p.m. tonight, Friday, Aug. 27. Bring a chair, snacks and a cooler. There will be a gift card collection for Helmetta residents affected by the flooding caused…
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Right at Home offers assistance to seniors affected by Tropical Storm Henri
Are you or do you know a senior who has been affected by the recent storm? Do you need groceries? Help with your garbage? A hot meal? The rest of this week, Right at Home of Central New Jersey, is offering assistance to seniors living in northern Monmouth, Middlesex and Mercer counties at no cost.…
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Tropical Storm Henri causes flooding and debris throughout Hopewell Valley
Inches of rain from Tropical Storm Henri caused flooding and road closures, and produced debris across municipalities making up Hopewell Valley on Aug. 22. Throughout Hopewell Township, Hopewell Borough and Pennington, motorists experienced road closures, for example, at Old Mill Road in Hopewell Township and Maple Street in Hopewell Borough. In Hopewell Township, in addition…
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Cranbury receives record amount of rainfall during Henri
Cranbury received an historic amount of rainfall as Tropical Storm Henri sat over the township on Aug. 22. Mayor Michael Ferrante reported that 8.91 inches fell in two hours. “We watched North Main Street fill up, and then saw Brainerd Lake breech two hours later when the upstream water overtook the road,” he said…
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Flooding in Princeton, Montgomery and West Windsor caused by Tropical Storm Henri
The remnants of Tropical Storm Henri dumped several inches of rain on Mercer County, resulting in flooding as the Stony Brook, Little Bear Brook and the Delaware & Raritan Canal overflowed their banks in Princeton, West Windsor and Montgomery Aug. 22. Motorists were forced to follow detours after police set up barricades and traffic cones…
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Helmetta residents affected by Henri can attend town hall meeting today at noon
A town hall meeting for residents affected by flooding caused by Tropical Storm Henri will be held at noon today, Monday, Aug. 23, in the court room at the Spotswood Municipal Building, 77 Summerhill Road. Updates will be presented. Lunch will be served.
