Apr. 16, 2007 - Nor'Easter Watch

Somerset County Shelters

The American Red Cross, Somerset County Division, is requesting donations of the following items: clean towels, blankets and socks, baby food and baby formula, diapers, new personal care items, and sanitary products. No clothing will be accepted. Donations should be taken to the Food Bank Network, Building 9E, Easy Street (off Chimney Rock Road).  Contact Marie Scannell at (732) 560-1813 with questions or for directions.

As of 1:30 p.m. on April 16, the Office of Emergency Management announced that the following shelters have been opened for people were evacuated from their homes in Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Manville and Somerville: 

·         Bound Brook High School, West Union Ave, Bound Brook NJ 08805

·         Bound Brook Presbyterian Church, 409 Mountain Ave., Bound Brook NJ 08805

·         Bound Brook Smalley Elementary School, Cherry Ave, Bound Brook NJ 08805

·         Hillsborough Municipal Building, 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough NJ 08844

·         Manville VFW Post 2290, 600 Washington Ave., Manville 08835

 The Office of Emergency Management also has information that the following shelters are available for pets (residents also can contact their local veterinarian): 

·         Animerge, 21 US Hwy 206, Raritan NJ 08869

·         Manville VFW Post 2290, 600 Washington Ave., Manville 08835

·         St. Mary’s Byzantine Church, 1900 Brooks Boulevard, Hillsborough