Paterson officials give update on flood management operation
Paterson, New Jersey Mayor Andre Sayegh and other officials held a news conference on severe flooding in the city after the latest storm.
Paterson, New Jersey Mayor Andre Sayegh and other officials held a news conference on severe flooding in the city after the latest storm.
Residents who live in low-lying areas of Paterson are bracing for more flooding, just weeks after raging waters pushed them out of their homes in December. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tTsSlq
Residents in low-lying areas of Paterson are preparing to evacuate before the Passaic River goes over its edges.
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh told CBS New York his team is closely watching the Passaic River, which caused devastating floods last month.
Downstream near the Passaic River, city leaders and residents are hoping to avoid repeat floods.
The state of emergency is in effect across all of the Garden State's 21 counties.
With more rain moving in, some residents said they're still recovering from the last storm. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku checks in with residents in Little Falls, as Christina Fan hears from officials and business owners in Paterson.
Places like Paterson are concerned the heavy rain will cause localized flooding, like the area saw just weeks ago. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a look at preparations.
Financial help is on the way for victims of flooding along the Passaic River late last month. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Donations will be collected to help families whose homes were damaged by the torrential rainfall.
Everyone made it out safely and without injuries.
The program is meant to alleviate financial hardships within the community.
Some people in Paterson are getting extra help just in time for the holidays. The city relaunched its Guaranteed Income Program for a second year. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4asOsxJ
Paterson officials said they had to close 28 roads in the city after the Passaic River crested too high and spilled over. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Mayor Andre Sayegh is telling residents to stay off the streets. Schools will remained closed until after the new year. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
CBS New York's John Dias reports from nearby Willowbrook Boulevard, which runs around the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne. The street is still completely flooded, and at least one car has been left submerged.
Paterson officials said they had to close 28 roads in the city after the Passaic River crested too high and spilled over.
Families in parts of New Jersey are stuck in shelters ahead of the holidays as they wait for floodwaters to recede. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RRrb07
Dozens of firefighter rescues were pulled off on Wednesday.
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It was a dangerous situation because many of the people spent Tuesday night in their homes with no electricity or heat. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Chopper 2 was overhead as first responders helped a resident out of a flooded home. It was one of dozens of rescues that took place Wednesday. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Early Wednesday morning, trucks could be seen rescuing people from homes along the Passaic River in Paterson.
Paterson remained under a state of emergency Tuesday as flooding led to more rescues, and schools will be closed again Wednesday. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RMKkBo
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Delays at LaGuardia, Kennedy and Newark airports were anywhere from one to three hours Monday as storms made Memorial Day travel difficult.
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