Passaic River Overflows, Prompting Flood Watch in 16 New Jersey Counties
NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 10: A view of a residential area where the Hackensack River overflowed its borders and flooded houses and cars in New Milford, New Jersey, United States on January 10, 2024.
Introduction: According to ABC7, New Jersey residents are facing a challenging situation as a flood watch has been issued in 16 counties. The Passaic River, overflowing its banks on a Thursday evening, has left Paterson and Little Falls residents dealing with high floodwaters in their neighborhoods.
Immediate Concerns: Officials are on high alert, expressing concerns that conditions could worsen as the river crests. The timing couldn’t be more critical, with another round of rain expected on Friday night, January 12. Paterson and Little Falls are experiencing the pain and pressure of flooded streets, backyards, and basements.
Street Closures and Urgent Calls: As of Friday morning, Paterson has seen at least 18 street closures. Mayor Andre Sayegh urges residents to prioritize their safety, either leaving the area or heading to designated shelter sites. Highlighting the dangers, Mayor Sayegh emphasizes the need for individuals to respect barricades and avoid driving into flooded areas. “Turn around, don’t drown” is the essential message for those navigating the challenging climate.
Little Falls Underwater: Little Falls is not spared from the impact, with water streaming down local streets, and submerging cars in low-lying areas. Officials stress the extreme danger of attempting to drive through high water levels. Residents recall this as the second instance of severe flooding this year, paralleling the aftermath of Hurricane Ida.
Worst Flooding Since Hurricane Ida: Some residents describe the current flooding as the worst since Hurricane Ida, causing significant disruptions to daily life. Power outages add to the inconvenience, leaving residents waiting for electricity repairs while residing in hotels. Robert Brown expresses the frustration, stating, “You wake up, the electricity is shot. Now you gotta wait for them to repair the electricity. It’s very inconvenient.”
Unusual Scenes in Lincoln Park: Lincoln Park witnessed an unusual sight as an 8-foot-tall Santa was left abandoned by his reindeer due to the Pompton River overspilling its banks with over 20 feet of flooding. Kristen Perry voices concerns about potential sinkholes swallowing up homes in the area.
Conclusion: As New Jersey grapples with the aftermath of severe flooding, residents are urged to prioritize safety and heed evacuation warnings. The resilience of communities is tested once again as they come together to navigate the challenges brought about by nature’s forces. Turn around, don’t drown – a simple yet crucial reminder in the face of adversity.
Netflix New Releases for January 2024
Streaming giant Netflix has a lot of highly-anticipated movies to offer their subscribers. From comedies to grisly dramas, the streamer’s January releases feature some of our favorite actors and producers. With the writers and actors strikes over, streamers and production companies are releasing projects that have been held off due to production being shut down in the latter half of 2023.
New Film and Television Series in 2024
For Netflix, one of the streamer’s highest-profile new series, 3 Body Problem, was bumped out of 2023 and into 2024. This is the first post-Game of Thrones show from creators David Benioff and Dan Weiss, arriving in the Spring. The sci-fi drama has been in the works since 2020, starring Eiza González, Benedict Wong, and Game of Thrones alums John Bradley, Liam Cunningham, and Jonathan Pryce. Additionally, the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series is just as highly anticipated for fans of the beloved original Nickelodeon animated series. It will be coming to the streamer in late February.
Sofia Vergara stars as real-life Colombian cartel boss Griselda Blanco in a miniseries, looking completely unrecognizable. In it, she creates one of the most profitable cartels in history. With six episodes that are each an hour long, Griselda creator Eric Newman said Vergara was perfect for the role “not only because she, like Griselda, is a single mother who came to America from Colombia with nothing and built an empire, but because it was unexpected of her to do. Sofia has been thought of one way, a beautiful and brilliant comedic actress, and she is so much more than that.”
For the movie fanatics, Netflix has a few standout films kicking off January alone. Another standout project is Society of the Snow, the harrowing story of the Uruguayan rugby team that crash-landed in the Andes mountains in 1972. Kevin Hart offers a new comedy in a heist film, and Dan Levy directs and stars in a dramedy titled Good Grief. Coming in March, Millie Bobby Brown stars in a fantasy action movie called Damsel. Later in the month, Lindsay Lohan stars in her second rom-com, Irish Wish. April brings Zack Snyder’s sequel, Rebel Moon Part 2: The Scargiver.
Take a look below at the new additions that will be released in January 2024 on Netflix:
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