Brockton Declares State Of Emergency Amid Nor'easter

BROCKTON, MA — The South Shore has taken a beating Wednesday as a Nor'easter batters the area with rain and wind, prompting Brockton Mayor Robert F. Sullivan to spark a state of emergency.

As of 5 p.m., more than 60 percent of the city was without power, according to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

"This storm poses an imminent threat to public safety with a high likelihood of hazardous conditions, flooding, downed trees, widespread power outages, and property damage," said Sullivan in the emergency declaration.

"We're starting by saying this storm isn't over yet, especially here on the south shore," said Gov. Charlie Baker."Police, fire, EMTs, DPW, highway crews, and the utilities have been working since first thing this morning, and all day to respond and clean up as safely as they possibly can given some of the issues associated with the wind."

SEE ALSO:

• MA Power Outages Climbing After Powerful Nor'easter Blows Through
• Fierce Nor'easter Leaves 500,000 Without Power

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