The city sent messages to registered residents through its emergency alert system informing them local government offices will be closed on Friday due to bad weather.
Flash flooding in various Paterson streets
The intense morning rain caused flash flooding in some of the streets in Paterson.
Paterson unveils a citizen notification system
Last week, on Thursday, Paterson announced a new citizen notification system powered by Everbridge, a firm that provides interactive communication and mass notification solutions, that would alert residents of emergencies and events in their neighborhoods.
Federal government to buyout 9 homes in Paterson
9 homes that were damaged by floods in 2011 during Hurricane Irene will be bought out by the Federal Government through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Electricity Restored Throughout
On November 3rd, 2012, there were more than 14,000 Patersonians without power. Today, that number is zero. According to the latest update provided by PSE&G there are zero customers in Paterson without electricity.
Power Returns to Paterson: Totowa Section
After 9 days without power, the Totowa section of Paterson has finally received electricity. Yesterday, PSE&G in one of its updates said only 4% of the city did not have power, a 3 digit improvement of the 7% it listed a day ago.
Ringwood Earthquake Shakes Paterson
An early morning earthquake that shook the small Passaic County town of Ringwood was felt across the county including in Paterson