In southern New Jersey, while most of Atlantic City is underwater today (photo), Reuters also reports that a possible levee breach in northern New
Jersey on Tuesday, flooded three towns with 4 to 5 feet of water in the wake of
Hurricane Sandy, prompting the evacuation of hundreds from their homes.
The towns of Moonachie, Little Ferry and Carlstadt were underwater
after the swollen Hackensack River broke its banks, affecting around 2,000
residents, said Jeanne Baratta, chief of the Bergen County Executive.
Baratta, who was on the scene with emergency personnel, said there was
the possibility that the river overflowed its banks rather than broke a levee
while a New Jersey State Police spokesman described it as a levee break in the
borough of Moonachie.
There were no immediate reports of any fatalities and rescue workers
took approximately 200 residents out of the danger zone while some others left
on their accord.
"They are wet and they are cold and they have lost their homes and
their property. It is very sad," Baratta said.
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