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Linden officials credit first responders, urge storm precautions after heavy flash flooding
Summary
City officials and residents described widespread street and basement flooding after an intense storm that dropped more than 5 inches of rain in places; mayor and council urged residents to report damage, clear catch basins and sign up for emergency alerts.
Mayor Armstead said an “epic rainstorm” dumped at least 5.8 inches of rain and in some places “close to 7 inches” over several hours, producing widespread street flooding that stranded vehicles and forced inflatable-rescue deployments. The mayor urged residents to contact their insurance carriers for property damage and to sign up for the city’s emergency alerts.
The mayor said Linden’s police, fire and public works departments, along with neighbors helping neighbors, performed “quick, selfless” work during the storm and that no injuries were reported. He told residents to clear debris from catch basins near their homes as more rain was forecast.
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