The City of Newark’s Emergency Operations Center has been activated to address any weather-related emergencies due to Tropical Storm Fay.
“Activating the Emergency Operation Center means that all divisions of the Newark Department of Safety are on full alert to address any emergencies produced by this tropical storm,” Director Ambrose said.
“While we hope for little to no damage from this storm, Police, firefighters and members of the city’s Office of Emergency Management are preparing for the worst.
We caution drivers to avoid high water if they see that streets are flooded.”
Tropical Storm Fay is expected to produce gusty winds and heavy rain with accumulations of 1 to 2 inches.
Tropical storm conditions are possible tonight with showers and a thunderstorm overnight. Chance of showers and thunderstorms anticipated on Saturday after 10 a.m.
The following locations should be avoided due to flooding conditions or the potential for flooding:
Clay Street and McCarter Highway
South Street and Van Buren Street
Jefferson and Chestnut Streets
State Street near Broad Street
Jabez and Backus Streets
357 Wilson Avenue
Manufacturers Place and Hyatt Street
Magazine Street and Avenue L
Avenue L and Wilson Avenue
Ferry and Foundry Streets
Norfolk Street
Orange Street
Nesbitt Street
McClellan and Frelinghuysen Avenue, and
Frelinghuysen Avenue and the Route 22 underpass
The Department of Public Safety is coordinating responses to burglar alarms, flooding conditions and other weather-related incidents through the combined use of Police, Fire and Office of Emergency Management Personnel.
Special attention should be given to unsecured outdoor furniture, awnings, refuse and building materials.
For fire safety, please utilize flashlights, instead of candles, should you lose electricity due to this weather event.