Two women died in flash flooding in Plainfield, New Jersey, when their car was swept into Cedar Brook during a storm. Emergency responders arrived promptly but could not save them. The women's identities have not yet been released. A previous storm on July 3 resulted in the deaths of two men in the same area. Mayor Adrian Mapp expressed collective grief and emphasized the city's commitment to improving emergency response systems. Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency in response to the storm, which caused significant rainfall in the region.
"All of Plainfield grieves this latest loss. To lose four residents in such a short span of time is unimaginable. We mourn with the families, and we remain committed to doing all we can to strengthen our emergency response systems and protect our residents from future harm."
"When heavy rainfall overwhelms our infrastructure and the ground's natural ability to absorb water, we see rapid rises in water levels in rivers, streams & underground springs we never notice. When 16% of your state lies in a floodplain, that is an emergency."
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