By Tuesday morning, a backdrop of a mall parking lot became the site of Mayor Mazzarella’s display of submerged vehicles. Pointing out to those that needed towing, he emphasized on how the drivers either got swept away or lost their sense of direction due to the water’s overwhelming presence.
State Responses and Assistance
The Massachusetts Flash Flooding brought in the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency into action. They pledged to dispatch 3,000 sandbags to Leominster along with personnel to assist at shelters.
Governor Maura Healey voiced her concerns on social media early Tuesday, labeling the Massachusetts Flash Flooding in Leominster and its neighboring communities as “catastrophic”. She confirmed direct communications with Mayor Mazzarella and other state agencies that were actively engaged in rescue operations. The Governor also mentioned her impending visit to assess the damages.
Meanwhile, North Attleborough witnessed “significant damage” to properties and infrastructure. The Town Manager, Michael Borg, revealed the shocking intensity of the rain, which poured about five inches within merely three to four hours on Monday. The aftermath of the rainfall resulted in about 200 homes getting flooded and over 150 emergency calls.
Massachusetts Flash Flooding : What’s Next?
While heavy rain subsided by 1 a.m. on Tuesday across southern New England, forecasters hint at the possibility of more rainfalls, which might potentially disrupt ongoing rescue and cleanup operations. With scattered showers predicted for Tuesday, the region braces itself for another bout of soaking rains on Wednesday.
