Key takeaways:
- Vermont State Police are warning residents to stay home due to dangerous storms and flooding in the Hudson Valley of New York.
- At least two dozen state roads have been closed this morning and emergency crews have been called to conduct rescues in several communities.
- New York has deployed more than 500 National Guard members to assist with the flooding and Vermont State Police are urging residents to take the necessary precautions and to evacuate their homes if floodwaters are approaching.
Vermont State Police are warning residents to stay home today due to dangerous storms that have caused extreme flooding in the Hudson Valley of New York. The flooding has already claimed the life of one woman in her 30s who was swept away while trying to evacuate her home.
State Police tweeted, “If you can, please stay home today.” They warned that people should not drive or walk through floodwaters, as the water can be deeper than it appears and strong currents may be present.
At least two dozen state roads have been closed this morning, and emergency crews have been called to conduct rescues in several communities. The force of the flash flooding has also dislodged boulders, which have rammed the woman’s house.
New York has deployed more than 500 National Guard members to assist with the flooding. The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for much of the Northeast U.S. and is warning of the potential for more flooding.
Vermont State Police are urging residents to take the necessary precautions and to evacuate their homes if floodwaters are approaching. They also remind people to never drive or walk through floodwaters.
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