Phillipsburg Animal Facility Evacuated, Closed Until Further Notice Due To Flooding

The Phillipsburg Animal Facility has been evacuated and shut down until further notice as a result of the heavy floodwaters that swept through the area Monday.

Phillipsburg Animal Facility on Riverside Way
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Valerie Musson

08/23/2021 3:40 p.m.

Phillipsburg Animal Control made the announcement on its official Facebook page just before 1:30 p.m. Monday.

“OEM flooding update: The Delaware River is expected to crest 20ft above normal by tomorrow afternoon,” reads the post. “As a precautionary measure the Animal Facility is being evacuated.”

Meanwhile, pet owners are asked to take extra care in securing their animals because the facility will be closed until further notice.

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