NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH — Town Manager Michael Borg and Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Christopher Coleman are providing an update on the Town’s response to the significant flash flooding caused by heavy rains on Monday night.
North Attleborough saw downpours beginning around 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, with several inches of rain falling in a short period of time. It was the second time the town saw significant rainfall in about a 72-hour span.
An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated by Chief Coleman after several reports of flooded homes and washed out roads throughout town.
A disaster declaration was made by town officials and representatives from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) responded to the EOC Monday night.
An emergency shelter has been opened for residents in need at the North Attleborough Middle School, 564 Landry Ave. Anyone who requires transportation to the shelter should call 508-699-6323 and town officials will dispatch a vehicle to your location.
Members of the North Attleborough Fire Department rescued several people who were trapped in their vehicles in flooded roads throughout town.
The Bristol County Technical Rescue Team and first responders from several neighboring communities responded to assist and provide mutual aid.
As of 11:30 p.m. Monday, Hoppin Hill Avenue, from Oak Knoll Drive to Allen Avenue, was impassable and crews are working to clear the water from the road.
On Paine Road, about a dozen homes had significant flooding. Firefighters assessed the homes and spoke to the homeowners, many of which decided to shelter in place in their houses. One resident was evacuated and taken to stay with family.
Residents are asked to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary tonight to allow for first responder vehicles to safely access the roads. If you do have to drive, operators are asked to not drive around any barriers or through flooded roads.
While there were about 1,500 residents without power Monday night, almost all residential North Attleboro Electric Department customers have had their electricity restored. Residents without power should call 508-643-6300.
North Attleborough Public Schools will be open Tuesday, Sept. 12, and start at the usual time.
Trash pickup will be done on Tuesday on the normal schedule.
Further information and updates will be provided by town officials on Tuesday.
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