Verona, Cedar Grove Storm Cleanup Continues After ‘Extreme’ Rain

VERONA, NJ — Cleanup efforts in Verona and Cedar Grove are underway after an “extreme” amount of rain hit the two towns last weekend. The storm packed a wallop across Essex County, with several towns reporting flooding, damage and trapped vehicles (see videos/photos here).

Verona residents looking to get rid of flood-related refuse can begin putting items curbside immediately, the Verona Police Department stated Sunday evening. According to the VPD:

“Flood-related item bulk pickup - Tuesday & Thursday for Southside, Wednesday and Friday for Northside. OK to put items curbside now.”

On Saturday, Cedar Grove police estimated that cleanup efforts in their town will “continue into next week.”

According to the CGPD:

“The Township is in the process of assessing the damage from the flash flooding event. The extreme amount of rain that fell in a short amount of time caused severe flooding to roadways. As a result many roads were impassable. Those roads are now open and Cedar Grove Department of Public Works employees are out clearing storm drains and removing debris from roadways. Thankfully there were no injuries or deaths associated with this event. Police and Fire Department personnel have rescued numerous individuals trapped in vehicles on flooded roadways. They have also responded to many calls for assistance from residents with flooded basements to turn off the gas and electricity service. Residents are asked to only contact the police department for emergencies. All property damage incidents will be addressed after we complete all emergency operations.”

Cedar Grove town officials issued the following update on Monday morning:

"The Township is providing additional bulk garbage pickup days due to the flash flooding event that affected many residents. Additional garbage trucks will be in service. All residents may place bulk items at the curbside for pickup on Wednesday and Friday of this week."

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West Essex Now reported that several instances of flooding and damage took place throughout Verona and Cedar Grove last weekend:

• Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove
• West Lindsley Road, Cedar Grove
• Claremont Avenue, Verona
• Personette and Grove Avenues, Verona

MyVeronaNJ posted this video taken on Sunset Avenue in Verona.

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