Old Bridge Township Office of Emergency Management

06/17/2026

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06/15/2026

Everyone can play a role in su***de prevention. Some warning signs may help you determine if someone in your life is at risk for su***de.

💚 Know the warning signs
💚 Seek help by calling or texting 988 or chatting online 988lifeline.org

06/14/2026

No major changes to the forecast except that the trend is for storms to arrive slightly later. Here are the updated key messages for the severe thunderstorm potential for this afternoon and evening...
Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon and evening (5PM -12 AM).
Damaging straight line winds are the primary severe weather threat. An isolated tornado is possible (low threat).
There is a localized flash flooding risk for the I-95 corridor and urban areas to the north and west.
It's possible some areas see two rounds of thunderstorms....an initial round late in the afternoon into the first part of the evening followed by a second round later in the evening along a cold front moving through. Overall confidence is moderate with there still being some uncertainty still remaining regarding the strength and coverage of storms.

06/13/2026

Here are the updated key messages for the severe thunderstorm potential for Sunday afternoon and evening...
1. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Sunday afternoon and evening (4-11 PM).
2. Damaging straight line winds are the primary severe weather threat. An isolated tornado is possible (low threat).
3. There is a localized flash flooding risk for the I-95 corridor and urban areas to the north and west.
There remains some uncertainty on the timing and coverage details regarding the thunderstorms Sunday PM.

06/13/2026

Beat the heat by visiting our Cooling Center. Cooling Centers provide a safe, air-conditioned place to stay cool during periods of extreme heat. The Old Bridge Library during normal business hours Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 9:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday 12:00 pm to 5:00pm and the Police Dept Lobby after the Library closes. For other cooling areas you may contact nj211.org or call 211

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay safe.

06/12/2026

⚡️🌩️⛈️ Severe Thunderstorm Watch
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH
322 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS

IN NEW JERSEY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES

IN CENTRAL NEW JERSEY

MERCER MONMOUTH

IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY

HUNTERDON MIDDLESEX MORRIS
SOMERSET SUSSEX WARREN

IN PENNSYLVANIA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES

IN EAST CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA

LEHIGH NORTHAMPTON

IN NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA

CARBON MONROE

IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA

BUCKS

THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLENTOWN, BETHLEHEM, BLAIRSTOWN,
DOYLESTOWN, EAST BRUNSWICK, EASTON, EDISON, FLEMINGTON, FREEHOLD,
JIM THORPE, MORRISTOWN, NEW BRUNSWICK, NEWTON,
NORTH BRUNSWICK TOWNSHIP, PERTH AMBOY, SAYREVILLE, SOMERSET,
STROUDSBURG, AND TRENTON.
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06/12/2026

Congrats sir and an honor to have worked with you on the traffic safety team !!

🚔 Retirement Announcement 🚔

Chief Thomas Montagna and the Old Bridge Police Department are proud to announce the retirement of Officer Steve Connolly after 26 years of dedicated service to our community.

Throughout his distinguished career, Officer Connolly proudly served as a Patrol Officer, Traffic Officer, and Fatal Accident Investigator. He also held the esteemed position of President of the Middlesex County Traffic Officers Association. His dedication, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of others have made a lasting impact on countless lives throughout his career.

Beyond his many professional accomplishments, Officer Connolly is a cherished husband and a devoted father to his three beautiful daughters. His family is incredibly proud of all he has achieved and deeply appreciative of the sacrifices he has made in service to both his community and those he loves most.

As Officer Connolly embarks on this well-earned retirement, we thank him for his years of service and wish him a lifetime of happiness, good health, and new adventures. May he enjoy the quality time he so richly deserves with family and friends.

Congratulations on your retirement, Officer Connolly, and thank you for 26 years of outstanding service to the residents of Old Bridge Township! 👏🚔💙

06/12/2026

Another heat wave. Stay hydrated. Potential storms later today 3:00 pm until 11:00 pm, with damaging wind gust.

06/11/2026

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia until 12 AM EDT.