Crime & Safety

Reverse 911 Call on Wednesday Night Warned of Rising Waters

DPW trucks were moved to higher ground as a precaution but no significant flooding occurred

Borough officials said they put out a reverse 911 call to residents Wednesday night around 11 p.m. as stream heights and water flow rates on the Hackensack River suddenly rose.

NMPD Chief Frank Papapietro said officials were watching the stream heights and water flow rates in the Hackensack River at River Vale and the Pascack Brook in Westwood as measured on the USGS website. 

"Additionally, at approximately 11 p.m.,  the NMPD received a call from United Water reiterating the situation and advised us that flooding was possible due to the large influx of water that would be entering the Oradell reservoir from the upper reservoirs," said Papapietro.

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Papapietro said residents are reminded to monitor conditions for the next few days due to the expected runoff after the rainy week.

"I would advise anyone in flood prone areas to be watchful and make every attempt to safeguard their valuables anytime there are heavy rains," said Papapietro. 

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Overnight parking rules were suspended Wednesday and Thursday nights so that residents can move their vehicles to higher ground, according to the NMPD.


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