Murphy Visits Flood-Damaged Community In Middlesex County: Photos

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy visited Monroe township on Monday, to get a first-hand view of the damage caused by Tropical Storm Henri.

Residents in Helmetta, Jamesburg, and Monroe had to evacuate their homes as Henri produced heavy rainfall and flooding.

“We’re grateful to our first responders and volunteers assisting with the recovery effort, and we’ll get this cleaned up,” Murphy said.

Helmetta was hit particularly hard by flooding, as Henri slammed Central Jersey on Sunday. Around 150 people were evacuated from a neighborhood in the township as their homes flooded with water from the heavy rains.

In Monroe, the township has opened an emergency shelter at the Senior Center for those who have been flooded, without power, and anyone who needs assistance. Currently, 10 residents from Rossmoor are being cared for at the Senior Center, the township said. Monroe’s Rossmoor area was hit particularly hard by flooding.

In Jamesburg, rescue boats were deployed to help residents. The township received around 8 inches of rain according to the National Weather Service. The storm caused damages to many local businesses including the popular Four Boys Ice Cream Shop.

South Brunswick and East Brunswick too saw flooding on various roads. Cleanup is underway in most towns.

More showers and thunderstorms are expected on Monday as Henri weakens and continues to move away from the area, according to meteorologists from the National Weather Service. The local downpour is not expected to last long in any area.

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