Greater Somerset County Red Cross Could Open Shelters in Some Towns

The Greater Somerset County Chapter of the American Red Cross is encourages people to take the necessary steps to shelter themselves in their homes with enough water, food, flashlight/batteries, portable radio and medication for at least three days.

Should the need arise, the American Red Cross will be opening shelters for residents who were evacuated because of flooding from this weekend’s storm in the following locations as of Saturday:

• ·        Bound Brook High School, 111 West Union Avenue, Bound Brook, 08805, potentially starting after 4 p.m.
• ·        Manville VFW, 600 Washington Avenue, Manville, 08835 at 8 p.m.
• ·        Raritan Valley Community College, 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, 08876 at 5 p.m.

To prepare before the storm.

American Red Cross Hurricane Safety Checklist

Real time Disaster information can be found out the Red Cross Disaster Newsroom.

American Red Cross Disaster Newsroom

To locate where the Red Cross has opened shelters near you home visit. There is also a downloadable application available.

Find American Red Cross Shelters and Supplies

To locate loved ones who have been separated by disaster visit.

American Red Cross Safe and Well Website

Here is what people need to know about pets before, during and after disaster strikes

American Red Cross Preparedness Fast Facts for Pet Safety

For more information, call (908) 725-2217.