UPDATE: OEM Announcement (Updated from September 5th)
UPDATED September 6 9:20 AM
The City of Lambertville remains in a State of Emergency. We thank Hunterdon County and the County Commissioners for all of their support as we recover from this disaster.
DEBRIS REMOVAL: Hunterdon County has been instrumental in advancing Lambertville’s debris removal effort. The County is managing the contract to ensure that within 48 hours several large disaster debris trucks will remove trash and debris that has accumulated on sidewalks and in other public areas.
In order to accommodate this, all debris must be sorted into four categories: (1) household debris, garbage, construction materials, and vegetative waste; (2) electronics; (3) household hazardous waste (paint, oil pesticide, cleaning supplies, etc.); and (4) ‘white’ goods (appliances). This is a requirement of DEP and FEMA in order to allow us to begin the removal of storm debris. Detailed information about this was sent in a separate email and is being passed out in hardcopy around the city. The City is coordinating volunteers to assist in this effort. Those who can assist should come to City Hall until 3 pm on Monday.
HOUSING & SOCIAL SERVICES: The Red Cross shelter is no longer available due to lack of use. Anyone who needs housing should call the Hunterdon County Helpline at 908-782-4357 (24 hours), or Hunterdon County Social Services at 908-788-1300 (8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday).
Hunterdon County Human Services will be at LPS from 11-1 on Monday, 9/6, to discuss housing assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, SNAP, Medicaid, and Emergency Assistance. Staff can also refer to area nonprofits for additional resources and assistance.
Hunterdon County's social services resource page is here: https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/depts/social/socserv.htm.
Hunterdon County’s Ida resources page is here: https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/tropical-storm-Ida.html.
FOOD, SUPPLIES, & CHILDCARE: Relief sites at LPS, the Library, and Liberty Hall will be open 10-6 Monday and Tuesday. All sites offer volunteer coordination, snacks, and supplies. The LPS site is also hosting an emergency pantry (food, clothing, and supplies). Cavallo Park childcare will be open Monday and Tuesday 10-6, and will offer snacks, activities, and coordination with volunteers or other services as needed. Construction tarps will be available for those who have sustained damage and need to cover their property.
VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS: Volunteers and donations are being coordinated using Lotsa Helping Hands Lambertville. Volunteers can sign up for shifts at any of the four relief stations or for other volunteer/donation tasks. Sign-up at https://my.lotsahelpinghands.com/request/select-email/lambertville-helping-hands