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States of Emergency Persist in New York and New Jersey as Flood Response Continues

States of emergency have kept flood watches and travel advisories in effect, with responders conducting water rescues as transport services return to operation.

A flood watch warning inside an NYC subway station.
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Overview

  • States of emergency remain in effect across New York and New Jersey with flood watches and travel advisories still active.
  • Subways, commuter rail lines and major highways are reopening on a limited basis after record rainfall overwhelmed drainage systems.
  • Emergency crews continue water rescues of stranded motorists and residents in flood-impacted areas.
  • City officials have urged basement and ground-level residents to relocate to higher floors because of ongoing flood risks.
  • Carroll County, Maryland, authorities confirmed the death of a 13-year-old boy after he was swept into a storm drain.