Hunterdon County, NJ - Department of Public Safety

06/18/2024

“Hunterdon County Cooling Centers Through Sunday, June 23, 2024”

Dangerous heat is expected through the remainder of the week with high temperatures well into the 90s and heat index values exceeding 100 degrees. For anyone who is seeking a cooling center, please refer to our dashboard at this link:

Cooling Centers open in Hunterdon County during June 2024 heat wave.

06/11/2024

“Low Flying Helicopters in the Area - June 10, 2024”

Our department has confirmed with the New Jersey State Police that the low flying helicopters in the area this evening are part of a military training. We have been advised the flight operations are scheduled to occur this evening as well as on the evenings of 6/11 and 6/12. We have no further information at this time, but will share any additional details received.

06/02/2024

***This issue has been resolved as of 6:00PM on Sunday, June 2, 2024***

The Hunterdon County 911 Communications Center is currently experiencing a Brightspeed phone outage affecting many police department and administrative phone lines. If the public attempts to contact their municipal police department and are met with a busy signal, they should hang up and dial 908-806-5817 to reach the dispatch center. This number should also be used by our partner agencies attempting to reach the dispatcher center for any needs. The 911 and Text-to-911 systems remain fully operational. The outage is affecting the Center's ability to receive reports from alarm companies (police, fire, & medical related alarm activations). We are attempting to work as expeditiously as possible with Brightspeed who needs to execute continuity of operations procedures on their infrastructure.

Published: Sunday, June 2, 2024 - 12:15PM

09/12/2022

09/11/2022

Sunday Evening Update: We aren't finished with the round of showers this evening, but wanted to provide a heads up about the next round of showers and storms Monday and Monday night. Heavy rain leading to localized flooding and gusty winds will be possible with stronger storms.

As for the timing, while we could see showers and storms as early as mid Monday afternoon and linger as late as Tuesday morning, the prime period of concern for the flooding threat is from early Monday evening through the early overnight period (roughly 6 PM to 2 AM).

This graphic is the excessive rainfall outlook. For the latest forecast for your location, visit www.weather.gov/phi

09/06/2022

JCP&L has advised of a large power outage this evening due to a transmission issue. This outage affected multiple areas throughout Hunterdon County, however many have already be restored. Customers served by substations in Baptistown and Frenchtown may still be experiencing issues, but crews are investigating. (Monday, 9/5/2022 9:57PM)

08/02/2022

Heat Advisory in effect for Hunterdon County on Thursday, August 4th.

The heat is back on. A Heat Advisory has been issued for portions of the area for Thursday through Friday evening. Heat index values are expected to be between 100-104 degrees both days. Take the proper precautions to stay safe! https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat

07/21/2022

With high temperatures forecast to be in the mid-90° range through Sunday, cooling centers have been activated around the county.

07/19/2022

With high temperatures forecast to be in the mid-90° range through Sunday, cooling centers have been activated around the county.