Severe Flooding: Town Declares State Of Emergency In Northern Westchester

In the aftermath of a spate of severe weather that left many roads and public areas flooded in the Hudson Valley, a Northern Westchester town has declared a state of emergency.

Mount Pleasant Town Hall
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Ben Crnic

07/19/2023 10:45 a.m.

Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi declared the state of emergency on Tuesday, July 18 at 3 p.m. in response to severe flooding that left many streets, parks, and other recreation areas flooded or damaged.

The declaration was made after the damage from the "unprecedented" rainfall from a storm system that arrived on Tuesday was assessed by town officials.

The severe flooding will now require the town's police and public works staff to close the affected roads, rights-of-way, and other public areas to ensure the safety of residents.

The state of emergency declaration will last for thirty days unless it is rescinded before that, according to Fulgenzi.

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