Flooding in Hunterdon County and How You Can Protect Your Home

Although no one wants to face the worst when it comes to dangerous floods and water damage , preparing for community disasters is essential no matter where you live. Hunterdon County and the surrounding areas in New Jersey are not immune to flood-related emergencies, which is why every individual needs to do their part to prevent severe damage, injury, and even death.

Hunterdon County might not be an especially rainy place, but flood are fairly common at any time of the year in the area. Large amounts of rain, severe storms, hurricanes, and even dam failures can wreak havoc on homes and businesses

Since 2005, three major flooding incidents have caused serious damage within Hunterdon County.

April 2005 & June 2006: Two similar situations took place within a little over a year. The Delaware River, D&R Canal, Rose Creek, and Delaware tributaries flooded, affecting a large percentage of the town and contaminating wells. Major roadways were obstructed, which made it extremely difficult for emergency assistance to travel to those in need. Route 29, Lower Creek Road, Upper Creek Road, and many other locations were severely flooded.

July 2006: An abundant amount of rainfall caused Dunkard Creek and Rose Creek to flood eight buildings, resulting in basement damage and first floor damage. At least a quarter, if not half, of the nearby township’s population was affected by the flood waters. Residential, agricultural, and government properties were all forced to make repairs.

Because this area of New Jersey is at risk for flooding, it’s important to know how to handle water damage when it reaches your house.

Here are the first few steps you should take in the event of a water disaster near you:

1. At the first sign of danger, gather the supplies you need and make sure that your important documents are in a waterproof container. Move your valuables to the top of shelves and counters on the second floor.

2. Quickly remove obvious obstructions from your drains and gutters to help the water flow properly, should the flood reach your home.

3. Evacuate if necessary. Don’t take chances when it comes to flooding. You may need to move to higher ground or at least a higher floor. If it is too late to move, do not try to walk or swim through flood waters. Even six inches of water can sweep you away.

4. Deal with the damage. After the danger has passed, you’ll need to reach out to a restoration service that can assess the aftermath of a flood and begin the repair process as quickly as possible.

When water disasters strike, Restoration 1 is prepared to respond to Hunterdon County’s needs. Our certified property damage restoration specialists will help repair your home from a variety of catastrophes, from severe flooding to fire and smoke damage. Learn more today by calling 908-292-3209 or visiting Restoration 1 of Hunterdon County’s website.

Jovanny Galarza is the owner of Restoration 1 of Hunterdon County, an IICRC-certified company. Jovanny has years of experience and is proud to have put together a team that works together to reach goals and serve clients with five-star satisfaction.