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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

Black Bear Alert

A Black Bear was sighted in Hillsborough, most recently in downtown Manville.  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.

Black bear wanders around downtown Manville
Black bear spotted in downtown Manville

Black Bear spotted in Hillsborough

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.

Plain Talk on Protecting Pets

Read the New Jersey’s guide to protecting your pets in the event of a disaster publication.

Fish Smart, Eat Smart

A Guide to Health Advisories for Eating Fish and Crabs Caught in New Jersey Waters.
view the document 

Notice to All Millstone Residents – Fox Advisory

This is to advise you that the Health Department has been notified that there are wild fox in the area of Millstone River Road and Old Amwell Road where construction is taking place, and that residents and workers have been in close contact with these animals.
read the entire official advisory from the Hillsborough Health Department