WILLIAMSBURG, Mass. (WWLP) -Governor Maura Healey was in western Massachusetts Wednesday getting a first-hand look at the damage caused by Monday’s flooding event.
Residents in Williamsburg and the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency taking stock of the damage from Monday’s flooding as Governor Maura Healey surveyed in person in both Williamsburg and North Adams.
When asked about specifics on funding relief for both citizens and towns dealing with damage, the governor said it’s too early for details.
The Mill River flooded to its third-highest mark in history on Monday according to the National Weather Service washing out roads and forcing evacuations, presenting unique challenges in rural western Massachusetts. Residents are already worried about the next storm while state agencies continue to survey.
In Williamsburg, the Mill River broke its banks on Monday morning, washing out roads and forcing evacuations in some parts of towns. Governor Healey visited the Williamsburg Fire Station located at 5 N Main St. at 9 a.m.
VIDEO: Governor Healey on flood damage in Williamsburg
MAP: Williamsburg Fire Department
Healey continued to North Adams to discuss the flooding damage at 298 State St. and 847 Church St.
VIDEO: Governor Healey on flood damage in Williamsburg
MAP: North Adams
Alongside the governor for these visits will be the acting director of the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency Dawn Brantley and local officials. They will conduct an aerial survey of the damage before landing to provide us with an update on recovery efforts.
This following torrential rain in this part of the state, nearby Conway just north of Williamsburg reached 4.58 inches of rain. In Adams, 4.2 inches.
Just over the state line to our north, Vermont has declared a state of emergency in the aftermath of this massive rain event, the flooding damage there is historic.
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