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Mayor Ray Arroyo Issues Storm Ida Update
Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo posted a series of updates to his Facebook page this morning concerning last night's tropical storm.
WESTWOOD, NJ — Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo posted a Tropical Storm Ida update to his Facebook page this morning, stating that several flood prone areas of Westwood were impacted badly overnight as the Pasack Brook rose rapidly.
The Hillsdale Office of Emergency Management sent an alert around 10:30 p.m. last night, announcing that the brook was at level 3.5, which is considered flood stage 1.
Arroyo wrote that residents were evacuated, and the office is currently assessing all areas of Westwood that have been flooded. He said if people need immediate assistance to call 911.
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The mayor’s staff is currently out and engaged in monitoring the situation and will get back to residents as soon as they can, according to Arroyo. Meanwhile, the Westwood Community Center will be open to those who need it. Arroyo said to look to the Borough and Westwood PD websites for periodic updates.
A flood warning has been issued by the National Weater Service for the Ramapo River at Pompton Lakes affecting Morris, Bergen, and Passaic Counties. It will be in effect until 5:49 p.m. on Friday.
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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco issued a local state of emergency, and officials are urging residents to stay home. Read more: Local State Of Emergency Declared In Bergen County
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