Dunellen hurricane guide¶
Dunellen is a borough in Middlesex County. The borough's Office of Emergency Management has a flood safety page covering flash floods, flood insurance, evacuation, and the Green Brook, Bound Brook, and Raritan River as rivers to track. For county agencies and alerts, see the Middlesex County page.
Checked on October 10, 2026
Every phone number and web address on this page was checked against official sources on that date. Details can change, especially during a storm. Always follow instructions from the Borough of Dunellen. In a life threatening emergency, call 911.
Official website: dunellen-nj.gov
What to know in Dunellen¶
- The borough's flood safety page says flood insurance takes 30 days to take effect, to evacuate when advised by authorities or if you are in a flood or flash flood prone area, and never to drive or walk through flooded streets. It lists the Green Brook, Bound Brook, and Raritan River as rivers to track.
- The flood safety page tells residents to look up their property's flood risk on the FEMA flood map by address at msc.fema.gov.
Emergency and information numbers¶
| Service | Number | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Borough Hall | 732-968-3033 | Office line. Not for emergencies. |
Official alerts and information¶
- Dunellen Flood Safety: The borough's flood safety page, with flood terms, safety steps, and rivers to track. Website.
- Dunellen Office of Emergency Management: The borough's emergency management page. Website.
County services that cover Dunellen¶
Middlesex County manages evacuation zones, evacuation centers, and emergency alerts for everyone who lives in Dunellen. The Middlesex County guide has the full list of county numbers, radio stations, and recovery help.
- Official list of open evacuation centers
- Middlesex County Emergency: Be Ready: The county does not run one countywide alert system on this page. It lists each town's emergency management contact so you can sign up for your town's alerts. Website.
- Municipal OEM Coordinators and Township Offices: Click your town to reach its emergency management website or contact person. Website.
Related guides¶
- Should I evacuate?
- What to expect at a hurricane shelter
- Hurricane supply list
- After a hurricane: the first 24 hours
- Insurance claims and disaster aid
Sources¶
Checked on October 10, 2026. If a number or address here is wrong, please tell us at Keith@KMyers.me.