For an overview of available Public Health Services from the Hillsborough Township Health Department, “Your local health department”, view this document. More information can be found on the Hillsborourgh web site under departments – health.
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Water Quality Update from NJ American Water
New Jersey American Water will be temporarily changing its water treatment process at Raritan-Millstone and Canal Road water treatment plants from a chloramine (combined) residual to a free chlorine residual. This change will take place beginning February 1, 2012 through March. During this time period, customers may notice increase in the taste and smell of chlorine in the water. This is a normal and will only be temporary. As always, we will continue to monitor the water quality to ensure the service we deliver meets federal and state drinking water standards. Thank you for your patience.
Black Bear Alert
A Black Bear was sighted in Hillsborough, near Woods Road. Residents should take precautions such as not leaving food outside, keep pets in at night time and keep garbage cans covered. For more information, review Avoid Attracting Bears on the NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife web site.
FEMA Information for Flood Victims
To aid those affected by recent flooding, see the below resources. If you know of links to additional resources, please send an email to Mayor Ray Heck and provide the link to update this listing for others to utilize.
view FEMA Information Handout
view Disaster Relief information on the Somerset County web site
view the announcement regarding FEMA opening a Disaster Recovery Center at the Somerset County Facilities & Services Building, 80 E. High St., Somerville
What you should know about Emergency Preparedness
Do you know the six basics you should have in your home in case of any emergency? If not, check out this emergency preparedness checklist.
Prevent Tick Bites: Prevent Lyme Disease
Want information about information about preventing tick bites and Lyme Disease? Check out this Fact Sheet from the Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension. For a comprehensive list of Rutgers Cooperative Research & Extension publications visit www.rce.rutgers.edu.
Fish Smart, Eat Smart
A Guide to Health Advisories for Eating Fish and Crabs Caught in New Jersey Waters.
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