Essex County Town Finally Lifts State Of Emergency, But Some Streets Still Flooded

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — After the Passaic River overflowed in a rainstorm Sunday into Monday, several New Jersey towns were flooded, particularly Fairfield.

After declaring a state of emergency Monday — and urging residents all week to wait to pump out their basements until water receded — the Essex County town finally lifted the declaration late Friday.

A few roads in the area are still closed, though, the town said.

See their latest message here:

Message From Fairfield OEM

This is an updated message from the Fairfield Office of Emergency Management regarding current flood conditions. As of 4 PM today, the Township of Fairfield has rescinded its local state of emergency.

The following major roadways still remain closed as of this time:

• Horseneck Road from Big Piece Road to the Montville Line
• Two Bridges Road into Lincoln Park

Additionally, the following local roads are still closed as well.

• Riveredge Drive
• Lane Road @ Camp Lane
• Commerce Road
• Stewart Place between Gardner Road and Commerce Road
• The Pio Costa Complex located at 1275 Bloomfield Avenue

Beginning next week, the Office of Emergency Management will be providing residents with more specific information and guidance regarding the picking up of sandbags and bulk flood damaged property only. Any resident who has experienced property damage from flood watersis instructed to document all of this damage with photographs.

For more information relating to this flood emergency or to see a list of all affected roadways, citizens can go to the Township of Fairfield’s website at www.Fairfieldnj.org.

You can also call the Township’s flood hotline at (201) 522-9267 to speak live with an officer. This phone will remain available throughout this emergency.