Local Roads: Many Streets Still Flooded Or Blocked

Hurricane Irene brought damage, flooding or debris to more than 50 local roads throughout Clarkstown Sunday and some remain closed this afternoon.

Clarkstown police urge motorists to use caution when driving in the town and to watch for debris that still needs to be cleaned up. Police warn drivers not to try to drive into flooded streets — many motorist have had to be rescued throughout Clarkstown and Rockland County because they thought they could make it through a flooded street.

Police town officers are manning road blocks at seven locations to prevent anyone from getting near dangerous locations with severe flooding or down power lines.Those roads are:

- Plains and Donna, New City

- Strawtown and Samanta, West Nyack

- North Midland Avenue, Upper Nyack was closed but is now open

- North Broadway at Birchwood Avenue, Upper Nyack

- Spruce and Brook Hill, West Nyack

- Route 59 in West Nyack at Palisades Center mall

- Strawtown and Hunter Place, West Nyack

- East Avenue, West Nyack