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UPDATE: FEMA, Debris Removal, Donations, and more

September 7, 2021  7:00 PM

WEATHER:  The City of Lambertville’s Office of Emergency Management continues to monitor the weather prediction for Wednesday evening into Thursday, September 9, 2021. We will provide public updates as more information arrives. The city is working with the State of NJ DOT, County of Hunterdon, the Lambertville Municipal Utilities Authority and the Department of Public Works to proactively clean storm drains, dredge our debris filled water ways and to clear catch basins in anticipation of the pending storm. We are doing everything in our power to reduce further damage to our community. If you have open exterior walls/holes in your house, there may be construction tarps available at Fisherman’s Mark.

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. We also thank the countless volunteers from near and far who have rallied to help our community. Hundreds of volunteers have been active since immediately after the storm, gathering and distributing supplies, cleaning out basements, and coordinating resources. The generosity and compassion shown by all of these volunteers is truly inspiring and we would not be where we are today without them.

FEMA UPDATE: FEMA is now in town to help residents and businesses register for assistance. FEMA reps are available at the Union Fire Station. They will be there from 8 am to 6 pm beginning Tuesday, 9/7, through Sunday, 9/12. The schedule beyond Sunday is TBD. Residents can also: register online at http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 800.621.FEMA (3362) or 800.462.7585 (TTY) for the hearing and speech impaired.

The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 am to 10 pm (local time) seven days a week until further notice. Please remember to photograph damage and report it to your insurance companies. If you need assistance, please reach out. FEMA is in no way related to ICE!

DEBRIS REMOVAL:  This City of Lambertville’s Debris Removal Plan will take several days to complete. The city will be staging the debris removal beginning with North Union and South Union closest to the debris piles. As the disaster debris removal trucks work through portions of town, we will continue to communicate with members of the public on which area is next. We will only be removing debris that has accumulated on sidewalks and in other public areas.

  • PLACE:   Cherry and N Union Streets and Swan and South Union Streets
  • DATE:  Wednesday, September 8, 2021
  • TIME:  7:00 am – 3:00 pm

NOTE: All household hazardous waste must be separated from the rest of the debris and appliances must be taped shut. Thank you to everyone for helping sort debris across the city so we can be in compliance with FEMA and DEP regulations. We encourage you to continue to remove and place your debris, including construction debris, at the curb for pick up.

PARKING:  The City Office of Emergency Management has worked with the following property owners to allow for public parking when roadways are closed for the debris removal: 

  • River Horse/OTC Building off Lambert Lane
  • The Old Norgas Property located behind the Lambertville Station Inn
  • River Walk located by Feeder Street, at the north end of the parking lot near Feeder Street

ROAD CLOSURES: The following roads will be closed on Wednesday, September 8 from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm while they work to remove the trash and clean up the roads (These streets must have cars removed by 7:00 am on Wednesday, September 8):

  • NORTH FRANKLIN STREET from York Street to Route 179
  • NORTH UNION STREET from Cherry to Elm Streets
  • SOUTH UNION STREET from Mount Hope to Ferry Street

Please be prepared to use an alternate route.

DISABLED VEHICLES:  If your car is disabled, please contact the Lambertville Police Department at 609.397.3132 and they will assist you.

QUESTIONS: Call City Hall at 609-397-0110, ext. 12.

A big thank you to Hunterdon County for their efforts in advancing Lambertville’s debris removal.

GARBAGE AND RECYCLING (REGULAR PICKUPS) has been suspended and will resume the normal schedule on Monday, 9/13.

FOOD, CLOTHING, & SUPPLIES: The Delaware Valley Food Pantry has temporarily moved to Centenary Methodist Church on North Union Street and will be open on Wednesdays from 2 to 4 and Saturdays from 10 to 12.

Clothing is available at the First Presbyterian Church on North Union Street on Wednesday, 9/8 and Thursday, 9/9 from 12 pm to 3 pm. Future hours will be announced as soon as they are available.

FISHERMAN’S MARK NEW LOCATION: Fisherman’s Mark will be open from 9 am to 5 pm five days a week beginning on Wednesday, September 8 in their new temporary location at the former Homestead Market.

VOLUNTEERS & DONATIONS: Lambertville has received an amazing amount of donations! We ask that donations be held until at least Friday, September 10. After that time, all donations can be made to Fisherman’s Mark. Volunteers are being coordinated using Lotsa Helping Hands Lambertville. Sign-up at https://my.lotsahelpinghands.com/request/select-email/lambertville-helping-hands.

***Monetary donations may be made to the City of Lambertville Emergency Fund; please send contributions to 18 York Street, Lambertville, NJ, 08530, care of Bambi Kuhl***

HOUSING & SOCIAL SERVICES: 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).

CLEAN UP ASSISTANCE: NJ VOAD Crisis Cleanup is activated for all counties. Households with muck out, sheetrock removal, pump out, and/or tarping needs can be referred through NJ211 or 844-965-1386 to register.