Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. reports that today’s heavy rain is expected to produce flooding. Drivers are asked to avoid traveling through flooded streets.
Rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch are possible today with a 60 percent chance of rainfall continuing before 8 p.m. tonight.
Drivers are asked to avoid the listed streets due to the potential of flooding.
The Department of Public Safety is coordinating responses to burglar alarms, flooding, and other weather-related incidents through the combined efforts of Police, Fire, and the Office of Emergency Management. Special attention should be given to unsecured outdoor furniture, awnings, refuse, and building materials.
For fire safety, please use flashlights instead of candles if you lose power due to this weather event. For non-emergency weather-related incidents, call: 973-733-6000. For emergencies, Dial 911. #newarknj #traffic #flooding #flood
