Mayor Of Secaucus Sends Out Letter About Flooding

SECAUCUS, NJ — Earlier this week, Patch showed you photos of the devastating flooding in Secaucus on Tuesday, Sept. 25, and then — in this article — how some residents and business owners suffered serious damage.

On Friday, Secaucus Mayor Mike Gonnelli sent out the following letter to residents, discussing the catastrophic flooding:

On September 25, 2018, our Town experienced an unprecedented amount of rain in a very short time. In total we received over 7 inches of rain. To make matters worse, the rain came at high tide, which resulted in the rainwater being unable to drain. This resulted in flooding throughout some sections of the Town.

Our DPW and emergency personnel quickly mobilized and put all their efforts into dealing with the emergent needs of our residents and business community. I commend them on their efforts and could not ask for better and more dedicated men and women.

Now that the waters have receded we understand many of you need to deal with cleaning up your homes and making much needed repairs. We have been visiting many residents and businesses affected by the flooding and we are committed to doing all we can to help with the clean-up efforts.

Please be advised of the following Town departments are here to assist with any needs you may have or to direct you to other resources:

For garbage/debris/household item pick-up
DPW
201-330-2080

For Sewer/waste backup concerns
Secaucus Municipal Utilities Authority (SMUA)
bbigler@secaucus.net
201-330-2086

For senior or social resources (necessities, food, clothing)
Department of Social Services
201-617-5917

For general concerns or questions
Town Administrator
201-330-2008

Thrift Store Department of Social Services
201-617-5917

Additionally, we have made contact with Team Rubicon, a nationally recognized volunteer group, who will help residents with the clean out of homes. If you would like to be placed on a list for help cleaning out your home, please call the Town Administrator number and we will relay the information for Team Rubicon for consideration.

If you have not already done so, please be sure to notify your insurance company of your loss.

Very truly yours,
Mayor Michael J. Gonnelli

Robert Costantino, Councilman
John Gerbasio, Councilman
James Clancy, Councilman
Mark Dehnert, Councilman
William McKeever, Councilman
Orietta Tringali, Councilwoman

Related: Dramatic Photos Of Secaucus Flooding Tuesday

Secaucus Businesses, Residents Suffer Thousands In Flood Damage

Photo supplied to Patch by Mayor Mike Gonnelli.