UPDATE:
The Millburn Office of Emergency Management is imploring residents and visitors of Millburn to remain in their homes and to not drive during this emergency. In addition, people are reminded to not touch any wires and remember down trees can be energized with deadly high voltage. Before crews can remove trees, the electric company must de-energize the wires.This is an extremely dangerous and deadly time, please stay in doors and allow emergency crews to conduct their operations.
As per New Jersey American Company the boil water alert will remain in effect for the next 48-hours.
From Millburn police:
Although water is flowing over the top of the wall, as per our municipal Engineering Department the wall is in no danger of being breached. We are not recommending that anyone evacuate your home at this juncture. Please move to your 1st floor and stay out of your basements.
If you have a life hazard emergency, we will conduct a rescue operation. At this time, we have requested National Guard assets, if a full scale evacuation is required.
Please stay tight, stay in your homes, and stay tune for the most current information. All persons are reminded to not go out on to the streets or drive vehicles through standing water.
