Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty reflects on the longest week of his mayoralty, as nearly every resident finally has electricity again on Saturday, Sept. 3, following Tropical Storm Irene’s visit on Aug. 28.
In this video, the Mayor describes the jubilant scene at Parsons Village when power was restored in the wee hours on Saturday. He also praises the Red Cross, and area church volunteers who helped clean up the Bethel AME Church, which was flooded by the Whippany River during the storm.
Officials believe that a bridge at Ridgedale Avenue got dammed with debris, causing the river to back up and flood Morristown’s Second Ward and a Jersey Central Power & Light substation, knocking out power for Morristown and Morris Township.
Still out in Morristown, as of Saturday afternoon: Sections of Morris Street and Wetmore Avenue.
Over the next few days, town officials will review their response to Irene to see what worked and what didn’t. What do you think?
What worked well?
What needs improvement if we ever experience anything like this again?
Drop us a comment here or on our MorristownGreen.com Facebook page, and we’ll make sure the Mayor sees your feedback.
