"The infrastructure bill in Washington is a potential gamechanger,” Murphy said, alluding to a $1 trillion spending package under consideration in Congress that would release funds to fix or replace degrading bridges, roads and tunnels across the U.S. Passaic can “undoubtedly” expect funds from the state to deal with damage from the storm and shore up structures to prevent future disasters, he added. “I think we’re more likely to be doing things on our own with FEMA’s help,” he said. While the state has remaining funds from the CARES Act, meant to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, Murphy thought it was unlikely any of those funds could be appropriated for storm relief, due to strict parameters placed on the support. Murphy said he will be sending a “full-bore disaster declaration” to Washington, which he announced on Twitter soon after, and that he’s optimistic New Jersey will receive the help it needs from the Biden administration. “We asked for high water vehicles, we’re using every one of them in the state,” Murphy said of his conversation with the president, who he described as receptive to the state’s troubles, along with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. Murphy said he spoke with President Joe Biden on Thursday and was awaiting word on aid from FEMA, but is still unsure how much aid the federal government will send and how soon. “We fear the worst but hope for the best,” Murphy said of the Passaic’s losses. While the death of the 70-year-old man and missing man and woman, both presumed to be about 18 to 19 years old, loomed large over the city’s residents, Lora noted it was quick action from his first responders that saved 200 people who were trapped by rising tides from the Passaic River. “We got word that all heck broke loose and wanted you to know we’re there for you,” Murphy told Lora, after the mayor thanked him for phoning Wednesday night during the height of the storm. The leaders passed piles of mud and rocks where large sections of asphalt were torn from the street by rushing flood waters. Paul Sarlo down Benson Avenue, where the two residents went missing. The governor walked side-by-side with Mayor Hector Lora, Council President and Assemblyman Gary Schaer, and Wood-Ridge mayor and state Sen. Phil Murphy visited Passaic Thursday evening, as its residents and officials deal with the rubble of Ida and reels from the death of a resident and two who are still missing after being washed away into a culvert by McDonalds Brook. The death toll rose to 25 overnight, Murphy said Friday morning on the "Today Show." Six people were still missing, he said.Īsked if the number of fatalities could rise, Murphy said, "Sadly, likely yes."Ģ5 dead: Hurricane Ida one of the deadliest storms to hit New Jersey Murphy visits Passaic Live updates are below, with the latest at the top. The storm led Murphy to declare a state of emergency late Wednesday as officials looked to clear the roads of travelers as rescue teams and first responders swarmed to hard-hit areas.Ĭontinue to check back for updates on Ida's impact on New Jersey. Phil Murphy said that most of the deaths across the state were people stuck in cars as floodwaters overtook their vehicles. The Interstate 95 corridor is particularly vulnerable to heavy flooding.View Gallery: NJ flooding: Photos of devastating flooding in the wake of IdaĪ second death in the area was confirmed by Bloomfield Mayor Michael Venezia, who said a resident died while trying to hook something up outside during the storm. The heaviest rain is expected to fall across parts of the Delmarva peninsula, near Wildwood and Cape May, and the coastal plain of New Jersey. HURRICANE MICHAEL: What you need to know in graphics IMPACT FROM MICHAEL: What to do if a storm floods your house and covers the rest of the state, including Atlantic, Burlington, Cape May, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Monmouth, Morris, Middlesex, Ocean, Somerset, Sussex and Salem counties. The flash flood watch for Central and South Jersey starts at 2 p.m. The flash flood watch begins at noon for most of North Jersey, including Bergen, Passaic, Hudson, Essex and Union counties. Watch Video: Forecast: Tropical Storm Michael still dangerousĪ flash flood watch is in effect for most of New Jersey and New York on Thursday, as the remnants of Hurricane Michael move through the region.ĭespite missing the brunt of Hurricane Michael's destructive force, most of New Jersey and New York have a flash flood watch in effect from Thursday afternoon through late Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service.
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