'Extreme Flooding' Triggers Local State Of Emergency In North Andover

NORTH ANDOVER, MA — The town has declared a local state of emergency following extreme flooding that closed roads and caused significant damage, according to a statement from Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues. The emergency was declared after an "unprecedented rain event."

"I am very thankful to our Police, Fire, 911, Emergency Management, DPW and all other employees who spent their day assisting residents and businesses affected by the storm," Rodrigues said in a statement. "Many streets are still closed or down to one travel lane as we work to disperse flooding."

The statement also reminded residents that if water reaches your boiler you should contact the fire department. You should also exercise extreme caution for electrical hazards in water like extension cords.

Drivers should use caution when driving through flooded streets. Do not drive through running water.

Steven's Pond was closed Wednesday due to flooding. It's expected the pond will reopen Thursday.

The fire department said it will "continue to work diligently over the next couple of days helping all residents affected." The department posted several photos of the flooding on its Facebook page.

Police said in a Facebook post that Great Pond Road from Route 125 to Bradford Street remained closed due to flooding at Flats Bridge. The Department of Public Works will conduct a structural assessment.

Waverly Road also suffered significant damage and a detour was put in place.

North Andover was one among many municipalities in the state to experience flooding after a storm dumped multiple inches of rain and spawned two tornadoes. While there will be a break in the inclement weather today, it's forecasted that more thunderstorms will wreak havoc in the state Thursday afternoon and on Saturday.

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