BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Despite the latest winter storm dropping more than 4 inches of rain in Bridgewater and causing river flooding, the calls for emergency were fairly low.
“The town did fairly well during the storm,” said Bridgewater Police Lt. Frederick J. Brittain III to Patch. “Thankfully there were no storm-related injuries or loss of life.”
Below are the total calls for service for storm-related issues:
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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
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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:
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