Mayor Keffer Releases New Hurricane Irene Update

Union County Office of Emergency Management reports that Springfield along with Cranford and Rahway sustained the most damage due to flooding of the Rahway River.

While the state of emergency has been lifted, all travelers are again cautioned to watch for flooded streets and fallen tree branches. JCP&L will be conducting aerial surveillance of its infrastructure today.You will see a low flying helicopter with black and orange stripes and tail number N50AP. 

Should you have questions regarding the helicopter or regarding your power service, you may contact JCP&L at (973) 401-8242. The Springfield Public Library will be closed today due to flooding. We will report damage to library materials in a later posting. 

The boil water alert continues for customers of New Jersey American Water Company. In addition, some residents are experiencing low or no water pressure. Even if the water pressure is restored, customers must boil water and conserve water use until further notice. Hugh A. Keffer,