N.J. Declares State of Emergency; Flash Flooding Possible in Newark

NEWARK — Stay off the roads.

That’s the advice of acting Gov. Tahesha Way, who declared a state of emergency that went into effect at 6 p.m. on Friday as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby were being felt in the area.

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“I urge all residents to stay indoors and off of the roads until the storm passes,” Way said in a statement. “If you must drive, slow down and use extra caution.”

The state of emergency for all 21 New Jersey counties allows the state to speed assistance to communities and apply for federal aid.

The state of emergency came after a National Weather Service tornado watch had been in effect until 10 a.m. Friday and a wind advisory was in effect until 11 p.m. for Essex County and surrounding regions, forecasters said.

The Weather Service warned of the possibility of flash flooding into Friday night.

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In Newark, Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé urged drivers to stay off the following streets, which are known to flood:

• Clay Street and McCarter Highway
• South Street and Van Buren Street
• Jefferson and Chestnut Streets
• State Street near Broad Street
• Jabez and Backus Streets
• 357 Wilson Avenue
• Manufacturers Place and Hyatt Street
• Magazine Street and Avenue L
• Magazine Street and Amsterdam Street
• Raymond Boulevard and Blanchard Street
• Avenue L and Wilson Avenue
• Wilson Avenue and Avenue K
• Mary Street and Avenue L
• Ferry and Foundry Streets
• Hyatt Avenue and Wilson Avenue
• South Street and Adams Street
• South Street and Pulaski Street
• South Street and Pacific Street
• South Street and Dawson Street
• Pacific Street and Calumet Street
• Pulaski Street and Clifford Street
• Jefferson Street ad Clifford Street
• Van Buren Street and Clifford Street
• Foundry Street and Roanoke Avenue
• Foundry Street and Avenue P
• Norfolk Street
• Orange Street
• Nesbitt Street
• McClellan Street and Runiak Avenue
• McClellan Street and Frelinghuysen Avenue
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and Peddie Street
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and Noble Street
• Noble Street and Meeker Avenue
• Elizabeth Avenue and Meeker Avenue
• Martin Luther King Blvd. and State Street
• Martin Luther King Blvd. and Orange Street, and
• Frelinghuysen Avenue and the Route 22 underpass

“Special attention should be given to unsecured outdoor furniture, awnings, refuse, and building materials,” Fragé said. “For fire safety, please utilize flashlights, instead of candles, should you lose electricity due to this weather event.”

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