State of emergency in New Jersey for heavy rain, flood risks
The state of emergency is in effect across all of the Garden State's 21 counties.
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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.
Paterson officials said they had to close 28 roads in the city after the Passaic River crested too high and spilled over.
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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.
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.
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
A state of emergency remains in effect, though it's possible it will be lifted on Wednesday morning, officials said. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The city is under a state of emergency, following extensive flooding on Monday. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Flooding, road closures, fallen trees and debris littered northern New Jersey on Monday after a powerful storm brought heavy rain and strong wind overnight.
Flooding, road closures, fallen trees and debris littered Northern New Jersey on Monday after a powerful storm brought heavy rain and strong wind overnight. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
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