Road Clearing, Damage Assessment Underway In Naugatuck After Massive Flood: FD

NAUGATUCK, CT — Damage assessment and road clearing are underway Monday morning in Naugatuck following massive flooding in town and throughout the state over the weekend, according to fire officials.

In a Facebook post around 11 a.m., fire officials said they met with police, EMS and public works crews, as well as Mayor Pete Hess, Monday morning and will review progress later in the day.

Officials also noted they have been in contact with the state's emergency management team and are following the steps for disaster relief.

"Public Works is in the process of opening up Hunter's Mountain Road above Perock Lane," fire officials said on Facebook. "Rubber Avenue near the plaza has damage and bridge inspections will take place."

Arch Street is closed as of Monday morning, as well as Elm Street and Cherry Street past Spencer Street, officials said.

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Fire officials said Monday just after midnight that many roads in Naugatuck were covered in rocks from washouts and urged drivers to be cautious.

Naugatuck Public Works said Monday morning USA Waste & Recycling was running behind with collection due to road closures.

"They will recover as soon as the roads are clear," Public Works officials said on Facebook. "When in doubt, please leave it out. They're doing the best that they can given the circumstances."

On Sunday around 8:30 p.m., fire officials said nearly 10 inches of rain had already fallen in town and more was expected later in the night.

Many roads in town were flooded as of Sunday night, and crews helped remove several vehicles that became stuck in 2-3 feet of water, officials said.

Naugatuck was one of a number of towns in Connecticut that declared a state of emergency over the weekend.

In a statement released Sunday night on social media, Hess warned residents Naugatuck was in a rain emergency and urged drivers to stay home as emergency crews worked to make the roads in town safe.

"Many roads are closed. Other roads are impassable," Hess said in a statement Sunday. "Do not go out and drive...please stay home."

Naugatuck police said Sunday night an emergency shelter had been established and was available at City Hill Middle School for those in need.