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** Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency in Flood-Impacted Counties **

TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order 33, declaring a state of emergency in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic counties and allowing for the extension of state resources, as necessary and as requested, into communities most directly impacted by flooding as a result of this past weekend’s torrential rains.
“There is no doubt that parts of our state have received nothing less than historic amounts of rain, and some communities received an entire month’s worth in just a few hours,” said Governor Murphy. “I am signing an executive order declaring a state of emergency for Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Ocean, and Passaic counties. This will allow us to focus resources into the most impacted areas, as necessary. Our job as public officials, first and foremost, is to ensure that everyone is safe, especially since we may not be out of this weather pattern yet and more rain may still fall on already saturated ground.”
On Saturday, August 11, and Sunday, August 12, several communities received between five and eight inches of rain, exceeding what should be the expected rainfall for the entire month. As a result, numerous neighborhoods experienced significant localized flooding, driving residents from their homes and shuttering businesses. Municipalities along waterways are also dealing with cleanup of downed trees, mud, and other storm-related debris. The National Weather Service has indicated that more storms may hit New Jersey, further complicating cleanup in affected communities.
Governor Murphy urged impacted residents and businesses to carefully document all property damages caused by floodwaters to the appropriate County Office of Emergency Management. Businesses may also account for revenues lost due to the floods. Local officials should continue to document damages for debris removal, such as downed trees and mud from streets, and emergency protective measures, such as sandbagging or pumping out flood water.
Governor Murphy urged all New Jerseyans to exercise caution when traveling into rain-impacted areas. He stressed that motorists should not attempt to cross flooded streets, and to remain vigilant for power lines that may be brought down by falling trees.
Residents may visit ready.nj.gov for information on how to build an emergency preparedness kit, plan ahead, and prepare your family for emergencies. The NJ Office of Emergency Management provides important weather updates and safety information on Twitter at @ReadyNJ.
** Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order Declaring State of Emergency in Flood-Impacted Counties **
Sunday, Aug. 12 Update from Caldwell Mayor Ann Dassing
"Yesterday afternoon after receiving 4.9” of rain, the Borough of Caldwell sustained major damage to the Municipal Building, Public Library, and Community Center Parking Deck. No reported injuries to date. For cleanup for our residents, we will have bulk pickup on Wednesday, August 15th.

The Parking Deck lower level is closed until further notice. Permit holders can park in the Parsons Lot off of Westville Avenue and on Roseland Avenue overnight.

The Library will be closed the week of August 13th.
The Community Center will be open.

Please adhere to new parking pattern as the Main entrance to the upper level of the parking deck is closed and under review by our Borough Engineer to evaluate the safety of the roadway.

Please check on your elderly and disable neighbors and park your vehicles in driveways if practical in order for our Public Works crew to continue street cleanup.

If you receive a flash flood warning, please stay inside or seek higher ground. Any emergencies, please call 9-1-1.

Additional information will be distributed when available."
Sunday, Aug. 12 Update from Caldwell Public Library Director, Claudine Pascale:
"The Caldwell Public Library had major flooding last night. The entire downstairs area, including the Children's Room and staff areas, had at least 5 inches of water. The Children's Garden has completely washed away. The door to the Children's Room is broken. Because of this we will be closed tomorrow and I anticipate we will be closed for most of the week."
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** PASSAIC RIVER FLOOD LEVEL **
The Passaic floods at 19 feet.
We are currently at 19.17 feet and it's expected to rise to 20.2 feet by Tuesday afternoon.

Currently:
Camp Lane Road, River Edge Drive and Broadway Lane
in Fairfield are flooded. Stewart Place is closed.

NOAA:
Impact At 20 feet:
Eagle Rock Avenue in Roseland is subject to flooding.

Flood history:
This crest compares to a previous crest of 20.1 feet on May 13,1998.
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Besides all of the Rain, the River is also dealing with overflow due to the large amount of Trees and Branches from the Spring/Winter storms. ​
** RAINFALL AMOUNTS **
Essex County - between 7:50pm - 8pm / Saturday, Aug. 11
Caldwell = 4.92"
North Caldwell = 4.60"
Cedar Grove = 3.78"

I have no information for:
Essex Fells, Fairfield, Roseland, West Caldwell and Verona
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** West Essex Weather **
The week ahead:

As of Saturday, Aug. 11:
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STORMS:
Saturday - LIKELY
Sunday - LIKELY
Monday - LIKELY
Tuesday - Scattered
Wednesday - Isolated
Thursday - Isolated
Friday - Scattered
Please note that due to the Storm damage at Caldwell Public Library, they were forced to close and as of now all events have been removed from the Listings. 

Happening Wedesday, August 15
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tuesday, Aug. 7

Police and Fire Alerts Archive

** OUTAGES (wires down) **
CALDWELL/WEST CALDWELL
Bloomfield Avenue
Lane Avenue
Westover Avenue

ESSEX FELLS
Fells Road

FAIRFIELD
Lehigh Drive

Tuesday, 7:20pm
God bless the Pickens County Georgia Sheriff's Office for calling attention to the terror of Domestic Violence. I especially appreciate that they bring to life the helplessness felt by the children who witness and live through the trauma of Abuse in their household.

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
​CALDWELL/WEST CALDWELL - Water Main Break
Central Avenue at Washington Avenue

1:25am Monday
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Verona Police Department is looking for School Crossing Guards for the 2018-2019 school year. If interested apply in person at the Verona Police Department Records Bureau.
FAIRFIELD - Live Wire down across Road, Active fire
at New Dutch Lane and Fairfield Road
Both Roads CLOSED at that area.

6:25am Wednesday, July 25
ESSEX FELLS - Power Outage
- Rensselaer Road
- Forest Way

A fuse has come undone

9:10am Sunday, July 22
UPDATE: Reopened

ROSELAND AVENUE CLOSED - Tree Down
across road near Belaire Drive / Fells Road
County DPW has been notified

3:15am, Sunday, July 22
WEST CALDWELL CAR BURGLARIES
  • 3:25am - Deerfield Road resident notified Police that a suspect was attempting to steal their car 
    • Description:
      • Tall Male
      • Wearing backback

  • West Essex area police departments joined with West Caldwell Police but were not able to locate the individual

  • During the investigation, 21 residents reported that their cars which were parked in their driveways were entered and rummaged through.
  • Police are reminding residents to lock their cars, keep their outdoor lights on, and report any suspicious activity.

Thursday, July 19
WEST CALDWELL - Smoke Condition
Gourmet Foods - Fairfield Place
PSEG is on scene
Fire Department responding

11:20pm Tuesday, July 17
RUNNYMEDE ROAD - Paving Today
from Westville Avenue to the Essex Fells Border
7am to 5pm

West Caldwell Police Department
"Once the paving starts, residents will have restricted access to their homes with their vehicles. We kindly ask that you make any arrangements necessary to not interfere with the construction work.

No Parking will be allowed on Runnymede Road in the area of the construction.

Overnight parking will be allowed on all side streets surrounding Runnymede Road the evening of 7/15/18 if you need to leave the area prior to 7 AM.

Any questions or concerns please contact the West Caldwell Police Department at (973) 226-4114."
UPDATE

The Fairfield Police Department is actively investigating an incident that occurred at a residence on Horseneck Road, on July 11, 2018. 

At approximately 9:51 P.M. the Fairfield Police received a 911 call regarding an unknown actor who assaulted the homeowner while she was exiting her vehicle in the driveway. The victim screamed for help and dialled 911 while fighting with the actor. The actor fled the scene on foot when another individual came out to see what was going on. 

Officers arrived and with the assistance of the North Caldwell and Montville Police Departments a perimeter was set up and a search of the area was conducted. Officers were unable to locate anyone in the area. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries to include abrasions and cuts as a result of the assault. Preliminary investigation indicates that the motive for this crime was not robbery or sexual in nature and it remains under investigation. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Lieutenant Chuck Zampino at (973) 227-1400.

Updated: 11:30am Friday, July 13
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FAIRFIELD - Fully Engulfed Truck Fire
Horseneck Road near Hollywood Avenue

7:50am Friday, July 13
FAIRFIELD - Horseneck Road - Assault Incident

Report of a Female attacked tonight by a Male (stranger) who was said to have come out of the bushes
UPDATED Description:
- Light-skinned
- Tall Male
- Bandana covering Mouth and lower portion of nose
- Long sleeve shirt / dark pants 
- wearing dark Gloves
9:50pm - Police seeking out the male who took off on foot
10:07pm - Essex County K9s requested
10:30pm - Essex County K9s on location

​updated: 11:30pm Wednesday, July 11

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** CEDAR GROVE BURGLARY ARREST **

Last night around 10:26pm, a resident called Cedar Grove Police Department reporting that he had observed a male attempting to force entry into a newly constructed and unoccupied neighboring home. The resident stated the male was last seen going on foot on Stevens Avenue toward Little Falls.

Cedar Grove Officer Anthony Grigolo and Officer Joseph Ligas located the male on Stevens Avenue, who was later identified as Simon Strong, 38, of Elmwood Park.

When Strong could not provide a reasonable explanation for his actions, the officers continued to investigate further and discovered that Strong had originally given false information as to his Identity.

The officers then discovered that Strong was wanted by Passaic County Sheriff’s Department for Burglary and he was taken into custody.

During a search, Strong was also found to be in possession of a small amount of marijuana.

Cedar Grove Police charged Strong with:
- Burglary
- Hindering his own apprehension
- Possession of Marijuana

He was then subsequently transported to Passaic County Jail.

“The timely call from the alert resident was key. The call in
conjunction with the diligence of the officers clearly prevented this and possibly other crimes,” stated Chief Joseph Cirasa.

​Sunday, July 8
WEST CALDWELL - Smoke Condition

Fire crews are at CVS, Passaic Avenue, investigating a smoke condition inside of the store, under the drop ceiling.

AT SCENE:
- West Caldwell
- Fairfield
- Roseland
- Caldwell

Friday, July 6
Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell
- Accident with Injuries and Airbag Deployment
near Shop Rite Liquors
West Essex First Aid, Caldwell Fire Department responding

8:10am Tuesday
STOLEN CARS PURSUED SUNDAY

Early Sunday morning, West Caldwell Police observed two cars on Westfield Avenue which had been reported stolen out of Morristown; they initiated a pursuit. The two cars then traveled south on Passaic Avenue towards Roseland, and Roseland Police joined the chase.

  • One of the cars went straight into the driveway on Eagle Rock Avenue, across from Passaic Avenue. Roseland Police arrested one of the occupants, but the second occupant fled on foot.

  • The person who ran was soon arrested on Dorsa Avenue, off of Eisenhower Parkway, in Livingston.

  • No injuries were reported.
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  • The second stolen car was not located.

Monday, July 2
Roseland Avenue 
​UPDATE: REOPENED
  • closed in both directions
  • between Westville Avenue and Runnymede Road
  • until 2pm
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Friday, June 29
Roseland Avenue 
  • closed in both directions
  • between Westville Avenue and Runnymede Road
  • until 2pm
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Friday, June 29
Roseland Avenue - Daily Milling and Paving 
  • starting tonight
  • 7pm until 5am daily until completed

11:45am, Monday, ​June 18
Fairfield Police:
Little Falls Road CLOSED
  • between North Caldwell border and Dey Avenue
  • until late this afternoon
  • for downed wire and repair

8am, Sunday June 17
NORTH CALDWELL - Water Main Break Repair
  • Grandview Avenue at Fairfield Road
  • Detours are in place

10am Tuesday, May 29
ESSEX FELLs - Fells Road CLOSED today
  • between Oldchester and Fellswood
  • No access to or from Devon Road

7am Friday, May 25
** COMPRESSOR STATION GAS LINE RELEASE TODAY **
From Roseland:
Transco will be performing system modification work at its Compressor Station 303, which is located at 563 Eagle Rock Avenue, Roseland.

"Odorant releases from air moving operations are anticipated."

Planned Releases:
  • Wednesday - 11am to 3pm
  • Thursday - 11am to 3pm

Next week:
  • Thursday, May 31 - 11am to 4pm

​Wednesday, May 23
CALDWELL - Academy Road CLOSED Today
  • from Elizabeth Street to Thomas Street
  • for Utility Work
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10am Wednesday, May 23
Fells Road CLOSED - Road Work
- between Oldchester and Forest way 
- until 5:30pm
- Expect road closures thru Friday

Wednesday, May 23
ESSEX FELLS - Wootton Road / Roseland Avenue - Suspicious Individual
  •  At about 1am, a Wootton Road resident alerted police that they saw a male running from their driveway and into a waiting car
  • Suspect:
    • Dark skin
    • wearing gray shirt
    • entered Silver Ford Fusion
  • Car drove towards Roseland Avenue
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Saturday, May 19
Incident Today at Original Pancake House, West Caldwell Saturday, May 18
Category 10 Winds, Along with Intense Squall and Thunderstorms, Create Instant Chaos Across West Essex Tuesday
WEST CALDWELL - Strong Odor of Smoke
UPDATE: 2pm All Clear
West Caldwell Municipal Building / Library
All evacuated
Fire Department investigating

1:40pm Friday
ROAD CLOSURES ~ Monday, May 14 
  • Roseland Avenue until 4:30pm
    • both lanes CLOSED between Westville Avenue and Oak Grove Road

  • Westville Avenue until 7pm
    • both lanes CLOSED between Thomas Street and Jackson Place
    • westbound at Brookside Avenue and at Elizabeth Street
      • No traffic will be allowed past Elizabeth Street
    • eastbound - detoured at Jackson Place

  • Mountain Avenue until 5:30pm (for 4 to 6 weeks)
    • both lanes CLOSED between East Greenbrook Road and Spruce Road
ROSELAND - Working Chimney Fire
- Eagle Rock Avenue is closed near Lincoln Street as the Fire Department responds and investigates. 
- Roseland First Aid Squad is on stand by.
7:15pm Sunday, May 13
Verona Police Detective Sergeant Timothy Banta Honored with Valor Award 
Caldwell Police Department  - Westville Avenue will be CLOSED

  • Monday 7am to 7pm 
  • between Thomas Street and Jackson Place
  • Additional lane closures: 
    • ​Westbound will be closed at Brookside Avenue and at Elizabeth Street

​Friday, May 11
WEST CALDWELL - McKinley Lightning Strike on Tree
  • at about 8:40pm tonight Police responded to McKinley Avenue near Washington Avenue after reports of a loud sound in the neighborhood.
  • A lightning strike apparently caused damage to a tree but did not cause any other damage.

​Thursday, May 10
** AVOID ROSELAND AVENUE **
Closed today again for construction - from Westville Avenue to Oak Grove Road
until 4:30pm
7:35am Wednesday, May 9
WEST CALDWELL - Water Main Break
  • Laurel Place near Central Avenue
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5:40am Wednesday, May 9
AVOID ROSELAND AVENUE SOUTH 
  • West Caldwell Police:
    Roseland Avenue - south towards Roseland - is CLOSED from Westville Avenue to Oak Grove Road until 4:30pm. Northbound towards Caldwell remains open.

7:40am Tuesday, May 8
NORTH CALDWELL - TREE DOWN
  • W Greenbrook Road - near the Country Club
  • Road is CLOSED at the triangle.
  • County notified

12:15am Tuesday​, May 8
Eagle Rock Avenue Nightly Road Closure 
Roseland Police:
  • Eagle Rock Avenue will be CLOSED
  • 7pm to 6am
  • from River Road Bridge, E. Hanover, to Eisenhower Parkway
    • Monday, May 7
    • Tuesday, May 8
    • Wednesday, May 9
At about 11:50am today, the North Caldwell Police responded to a fully engulfed car fire on East Greenbrook Road.

The car itself had just been filled with gas. 

​North Caldwell Fire Department responded and there were no injuries. 

Credit: North Caldwell Police
Friday, May 4
NORTH CALDWELL - Car Fire
  • East Greenbrook Road
  • North Caldwell Police and Fire responding
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11:50am Friday, May 4
WEST CALDWELL - BEVERLY ROAD CLOSED
  • Beverly Road will be CLOSED until 5pm today for paving

7:20am Thursday, May 3
Route 280 West - Accident with Injuries
  • by Exit 5 - Livingston Avenue in Roseland
  • Roseland police and Roseland First Aid Squad responding

​5:50am Tuesday, May 1


​TRAFFIC ALERTS

1tuesday, July 10

Traffic Alerts Archive

Route 280 West - Accident with Injuries and Gas Spill 
near Exit 6 - Laurel Avenue, Roseland
Roseland First Aid and Roseland Fire responding
6:25am, Monday,  July 16 

Garden State Parkway North - Debris Spill
3 and 1/2 mile TRAFFIC
near Exit 149 - to Brookdale Service Area in Bloomfield

7:49am Tuesday, July 10
Route 280 West - 2-car crash with entrapment and injuries
near Exit 6 - Laurel Avenue
Roseland First Aid responding
7:20am Tuesday
​Route 280 West - Accident
  • near Exit 8 - Prospect Avenue in West Orange 
  • 2 left lanes CLOSED
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9:33am Thursday
AVOID ROUTE 10 EAST 
​9:25am Update: CLEARED
  • Route 10 East - Traffic Signal Down
  • at Ridgedale Avenue in Hanover
  • ALL LANES CLOSED

8:38am Tuesday, June 12
AVOID ROUTE 10
Route 10 BOTH DIRECTIONS - Accident Investigation 
​​UPDATE: OPENED 3:15pm
  • near Shrewsbury Drive, Livingston
  • ALL LANES CLOSED

6:50am Tuesday,  June 5
Route 280 West - Accident
CLEARED: 7:10am
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  • near Exit 6 - Laurel Avenue in West Orange / Roseland
  • Left lane CLOSED
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6:57am Tuesday, May 22
Route 280 West - Overturned Vehicle and Utility Pole Knocked Down
​10:55am - CLEARED
  • near Exit 12A - Garden State Parkway in East Orange.
  • Right lane CLOSED

9:55am Monday, May 21
Route 280 East - Tree Down across Ramp
  • at Exit 9 - Mt. Pleasant Avenue in West Orange
  • Ramp CLOSED

11:10am Friday, May 18
Route 80 East - Overturned vehicle
  • near Exit 60 - Route 20 in Paterson
  • Left and center lanes CLOSED
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6:58am Thursday, May 17
Route 46 East - Accident
  • near Hook Mountain Road in Montville
  • Center lane CLOSED
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6:14pm Friday, May 11
Route 80 West - Overturned vehicle
UPDATE: 7:25am CLEARED
  • Exit 55 - Union Boulevard in Totowa
  • Left lane CLOSED

6:54am Wednesday
Route 80 West LOCAL - Car Fire
  • near Exit 45 - Beverwyck Road in Parsippany
  • Right shoulder CLOSED

6:40am Wednesday, May 9
Garden State Parkway North - Accident
  • near Exit 145 - Route 280 in East Orange
  • Left lane CLOSED

3:45pm Sunday, May 6
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AVOID 80 WEST
  • ​Route 80 West - Overturned Dump Truck with Debris spill 
(occurred 5:40am - 80W still shut down)
near Exit 42 - US 202/Littleton Rd in Parsippany
3 right lanes and exit ramp CLOSED


​7:23am Friday, May 4
Route 80 West - Accident
  • near Exit 52 - Passaic Ave in Fairfield
  • Left lane CLOSED
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8:50am, Wednesday
Garden State Parkway South - Accident
  • near Exit 148 - JFK Dr North in East Orange
  • Left lane CLOSED

6:55am Wednesday, May 2

WEATHER

tuesDAY, Aug. 14

Weather Alerts Archive

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​** Radar Updated 9:30am **

West Essex Storms:
9am to 11am - Isolated
11am to 2pm - Scattered
2pm to 5pm - LIKELY
5pm to 11pm - Scattered
11pm to 2am - Isolated

Tuesday, Aug. 14
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Radar Update Monday, 11:30am
PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKE East and West
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Between Norristown and Valley Forge

FLASH FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 12AM

West Essex Storm Forecast:
LIKELY - through tonight
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Radar Updated Monday, Aug. 13, 8:30am
FLASH FLOOD WATCH until 12am tonight. 
KEEP AWAY FROM MOVING WATER
The Flood Warning continues for the Passaic River at Pine
Brook which is expected to crest near 20.2 feet on Tuesday.
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West Essex Storms Today:
LIKELY - 8am to 12am

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​** Radar Updated 4:30pm **
Flood Advisory until 6:15pm

WEST ESSEX:
Isolated Storms 4pm to Overnight.
More tomorrow.

Sunday, Aug. 12
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** Updated Radar 12:15am **
Flash Flood Watch until 8am
NOAA:
"Numerous showers and thunderstorms will move over the area tonight. Rainfall rates of around 2 inches an hour are possible."

West Essex Storms:
LIKELY - 12am to 2am
Scattered - 2am to 6am
LIKELY - 6am to 6pm
Scattered - 6pm to 10pm
Isolated - 10pm to .......it Keeps Going :(
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​** Radar Updated 3pm **
FLOOD ADVISORY in effect from 3pm until 5pm
FLASH FLOOD WATCH until Sunday, 8am
NOAA:
"Rainfall rates of 1" to 2" an hour are possible.
3" to 5" of Rain is possible through tonight."

West Essex Storms:
LIKELY - 3pm through Overnight
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​** Radar Updated 7am **
Flood Advisory until 8:45am
Flash Flood Watch until Sunday


Saturday, Aug. 11
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** Radar Updated Saturday, Aug. 11, 4am **
Flash Flood Watch in Effect Until Sunday Morning
NOAA: "Rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches an hour are possible"
Saturday Storms:
2am to 5am - Scattered
5am to 2am - LIKELY
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** West Essex Weather **
The week ahead:

As of Saturday, Aug. 11:
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STORMS:
Saturday - LIKELY
Sunday - LIKELY
Monday - LIKELY
Tuesday - Scattered
Wednesday - Isolated
Thursday - Isolated
Friday - Scattered
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​Keep electronics charged
Power Out: 
Essex Fells - Rensellear, Fells Road, Roseland Avenue
** Radar Updated 1:15am **
West Essex Thunderstorms
Scattered until 6am
Thursday, Aug. 9

​Heat Advisory until 6pm
90° / 97° Heat Index

West Essex Thunder Storms:
Isolated: 11am to 2pm
Scattered: 2pm to 2am

8:20am Wednesday, Aug. 8
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** Radar Updated 6:30pm **
Scattered Thunderstorms: Now until 12am

Tuesday, Aug. 7
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HEAT ADVISORY - until 6pm Wednesday
AIR QUALITY ALERT - until 11pm today

Tuesday, Aug. 7
92° today ~ 99° Heat Index
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  • Isolated Storms: 2pm to 12am
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West Essex Weather
Updated Monday, Aug. 6
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Radar Updated 6:30am
Saturday, Aug. 4

FLASH FLOOD WATCH - until Noon
NOAA: "An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm with damaging wind gusts or even a weak tornado is possible through early Saturday afternoon"

​West Essex Forecast:
Thunderstorms:
LIKELY - now until 2pm
Isolated - 2pm to 6pm


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** Radar Updated 8:30am **
West Essex Forecast

Thunderstorms:
Isolated - until 1pm
LIKELY - 1pm to 4pm
Scattered - 4pm to 6am

Friday, Aug. 3
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** 10:45pm Radar Update **
West Essex:
Thunderstorms:
LIKELY - 11pm to 6am
Isolated - 6am to 12pm 
LIKELY - 12pm to Saturday

Thursday, Aug. 2

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Radar Updated 9:30am
Thursday, Aug. 2
West Essex Forecast:

Thunderstorms:
Scattered - 2pm to 6pm
LIKELY - 6pm to 9pm
Scattered - 9pm to 1am

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​** Radar Updated 9:45am **
West Essex Weather:
Thunderstorms: 
9am to 12pm - LIKELY
12pm to 9pm - Scattered
9pm to 6am - Isolated

​Wednesday, Aug. 1

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​** WEST ESSEX WEATHER **
​Updated Monday, July 30 - 10am

As of Now:
  • Tuesday:
    Isolated Storms all day
  • Wednesday:
    Isolated into Scattered Storms all day
  • Thursday:
    Isolated into Scattered Storms all day
  • Friday:
    Isolated into Scattered Storms all day
  • Saturday:
    Isolated Storms all day
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** Radar Updated 6:30am **
FLOOD ADVISORY until 8am

RAIN:
LIKELY - 5am to 2pm
DEFINITE - 2pm to 1am

Wednesday, July 25
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** Radar Updated 10am **
West Essex is only expected to have Isolated Showers throughout the day today. ​

Tuesday, July 24
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** 6am Radar **
West Essex Thunderstorms:
LIKELY - 6am to 9pm
Scattered - 9pm to 12am

Monday, July 23
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** 10:30pm Radar **
NOAA: "Winds in excess of 40mph are possible"

Thunderstorms:
LIKELY - 12am to 5am - Category 7 / 40mph WINDS

Rain:
Scattered - 5am to 2pm

Thunderstorms:
Scattered - 2pm to 12am

Saturday, July 21
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​** WEST ESSEX WEATHER **
​Updated Saturday, July 21

Hazardous Weather Conditions throughout the week:
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** 3:30pm Radar **
Power Outage: Fairfield
- Anthony Lane / Deer Park Road / Talbot Drive
- Fairfield Road / Maple Place / Madison Road / Redwood Drive / Tobia Place

Updated 3:30pm, Tuesday, July 17
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** HEAT ADVISORY UNTIL 6PM TODAY **
Tuesday, July 17 ~ Temp: 86° Heat Index: 94°
Caldwell Community Center is welcoming all for Cooling/Charging: Open until 6pm

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** WEST ESSEX FLASH FLOOD WATCH UNTIL 7pm **
THUNDERSTORMS
Scattered: 11am to 2pm
Likely: 2pm to 11pm 

Radar Updated
​9am
Tuesday, July 17
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** 8:15am Sunday, July 15 Radar **
West Essex Thunderstorms:
LIKELY until 10am
SCATTED 10am to 6pm
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** 11:30pm Radar **
Thunderstorm: 2am to 12pm


Saturday, July 14
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​** WEST ESSEX WEATHER **
​Updated Saturday, July 14
We're expecting more Thunderstorms: 

SATURDAY - 8pm to 12am 
SUNDAY - 12am to 7pm 

MONDAY - 2pm to 12am 
TUESDAY - 12am to 12am
WEDNESDAY - 12am to 6am
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​** WEST ESSEX WEATHER **

​Updated Sunday, July 8
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FRIDAY THUNDERSTORMS  /
FLASH FLOODING
Keep Electronics Charged
  • 2am to 6am - Scattered
  • 6am to 2pm - LIKELY
  • 2pm to 4pm - Scattered

Radar Updated: 8:30am Friday, July 6
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WEST ESSEX:
EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING
 Temp: 94° ~ Heat Index: 103°
Expect PSEG outages

Caldwell Community Center
Cooling/Charging until 6pm
1 Provost Square, Caldwell

Codey Arena Cooling Station until 9pm
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange

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Tuesday, July 3
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** WEST ESSEX WEATHER **
NOAA's forecast for West Essex shows a Heat Wave lasting through the week. Expect outages as PSEG deals with the overwhelming need for Air Condition.
  • I will post library opening times throughout the week for those who need Cooling / Charging centers

  • The Codey Arena is also available as a Cooling / Charging center

​12pm, Saturday, June 30
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THUNDERSTORMS
Likely - 3:30am to 9am
Scattered - 9am to 6pm

Thursday, June 28
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** Charge Electronics **
Thunderstorms about to come through - forecast to continue overnight until 4am. ​

8pm, Monday,  June 18
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** West Essex Area Library Hours **
NOTE: 
Verona Library is being renovated and is temporarily housed in the Annex building at the Verona Community Center,  880 Bloomfield Avenue
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​Weather Updated Monday,  June 18
Heat Advisory until 8pm tonight. 
Air Quality Alert until 10pm tonight.
Be Safe.



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** RAIN TODAY **
Wednesday, 10am


West Essex Weather:

  • 9am to 2pm - RAIN definite
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  • 2pm to 2am - Possible Thunderstorms
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Weather Updated Saturday, June 2
West Essex Forecast:
Scattered Rain/Thunderstorms: 6pm to 10pm


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Weather Updated Sunday, May 27
Last night's expected Thunderstorms are only arriving now and will be turning to Rain:
  • 4am to 8am - THUNDERSTORMS
  • 8am to 11pm - RAIN
  • 11pm to 6am - Scattered Showers ​
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Weather Updated Saturday, May 26
  • Tonight: Thunderstorms
  • Tomorrow: Rain
  • Monday - Beautiful :)
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Weather Updated Monday, May 21
Beautiful ....and hopefully no issues with Tuesday's Thunderstorm
​Category 10 Winds, Along with Intense Squall and Thunderstorms, Create Instant Chaos Across West Essex Tuesday
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Weather Updated Wednesday, May 16
NO Wind Gusts or Thunderstorms forecast
WEST ESSEX SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS / WINDS / HAIL
Weather Updated Tuesday, May 15 - Keep Everything Charged

From NOAA for West Essex:
"There is the possibility of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, with the main threat damaging wind gusts and possibly large hail. An isolated tornado cannot be ruled out as well."

Thunderstorms: 4pm to 8pm
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Weather Updated Sunday, May 13
Scattered Rain Today
10am to 6pm
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Weather Updated Sunday, May 6
Scattered Rain showers all day until Midnight.
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Moderate Gale Winds Tonight - Friday, May 4
  • Category 7 - 37mph Winds expected from now until 2am

  • This photo is from last night's 38mph gusts.

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Weather Updated Friday, May 4
Expect an alert for Wind Gusts tonight.
Spring returns tomorrow : )

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

SATURDAY,  JUly 7
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UPDATE: Willow was found safe nearby.... 

** Willow Is Missing - Long-haired Chihuahua**
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  • Last seen: Saturday, July 7 afternoon

  • Cooper Avenue, Roseland

  • Wearing: Pink heart tag that says "Daisy" on it

  • Microchipped and reported to monitoring company



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** Ginger has been FOUND **
A young man has been feeding her in a cemetery in Orange. He connected to her family through the Facebook posts. This morning - she is finally home. 

😊🐾

Monday, July 2
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COMCAST NATIONAL OUTAGE
​Comcast has reported that most of their entire national coverage has been affected by an outage which began around 1pm.

Friday, June 29
** CALDWELL PRIMARY RESULTS **

Mayor (Democratic - Vote for 1)
D - John Kelly - 586 (Winner)

Mayor (Republican - Vote for 1)
R - Ann Dassing - 269 (Winner)

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Council (Democratic - Vote for 2)
D - Frank Rodgers - 578 (Winner)
D - Christine Schmidt - 578 (Winner)

Council (Republican - Vote for 2)
R - Rich Hauser - 270 (Winner)
R - Jason Fiore - 255 (Winner)

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** Votes by District **

** District 1 **
D - John Kelly - 59
D - Christine Schmidt - 55
D - Frank Rodgers - 53
R - Rich Hauser - 42
R - Jason Fiore - 41
R - Ann Dassing - 38


** District 2 **
D - John Kelly - 53
D - Frank Rodgers- 53
D - Christine Schmidt - 51
R - Ann Dassing - 22
R - Jason Fiore - 22
R - Rich Hauser -22


** District 3 **
D - John Kelly - 55
D - Christine Schmidt - 54
D - Frank Rodgers - 53
R - Ann Dassing - 27
R - Rich Hauser -26
R - Jason Fiore - 24


** District 4 **
D - Frank Rodgers - 71
D - John Kelly - 70
D - Christine Schmidt - 67
R - Ann Dassing - 43
R - Rich Hauser -42
R - Jason Fiore - 29


** District 5 **
D - John Kelly - 111
D - Frank Rodgers - 111
D - Christine Schmidt - 111
R - Ann Dassing - 41
R - Rich Hauser - 40
R - Jason Fiore - 39


** District 6 **
D - Christine Schmidt - 83
D - John Kelly - 82
D - Frank Rodgers - 80
R - Ann Dassing - 28
R - Jason Fiore - 28
R - Rich Hauser -28


** District 7 **
D - Christine Schmidt - 122
D - John Kelly - 121
D - Frank Rodgers - 119
R - Jason Fiore - 54
R - Ann Dassing - 53
R - Rich Hauser -53


** Mail-In **
D - Frank Rodgers - 38
D - John Kelly - 35
D - Christine Schmidt - 35
R - Jason Fiore - 18
R - Ann Dassing - 17
R - Rich Hauser -17
** ROSELAND PRIMARY RESULTS **

Mayor (Democratic - Vote for 1)
D - James Spango - 561 (Democratic Winner)

Mayor (Republican - Vote for 1)
R - Mike Pacio - 381 (Republican Winner)
R - Jean Perrotti - 277

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Council (Democratic - Vote for 2)
D - Eileen Fishman - 583 (Democratic Winner)
D - Roger Freda - 544 (Democratic Winner)

Council (Republican - Vote for 2)
R - John A. Derites - 356 (Republican Winner)
R - Patty Braga - 347 (Republican Winner)
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 291
R - Jane Raso - 250

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Votes by District:

** District 1 **
R - Mike Pacio - 61
D - Eileen Fishman - 60
D - Roger Freda - 57
D - James Spango - 57 (Only Candidate)
R - John A. Derites - 54
R - Patty Braga - 52
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 42
R - Jane Raso - 41
R - Jean Perrotti - 38


** District 2 **
D - Roger Freda - 130
D - Eileen Fishman - 121
D - James Spango - 107 (Only Candidate)
R - Jean Perrotti - 50
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 49
R - Mike Pacio - 44
R - John A. Derites - 43
R - Patty Braga - 40
R - Jane Raso - 32


** District 3 **
D - Eileen Fishman - 80
D - Roger Freda - 77
D - James Spango - 76 (Only Candidate)
R - Mike Pacio - 55
R - Patty Braga - 52
R - John A. Derites - 49
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 44
R - Jean Perrotti - 41
R - Jane Raso - 37


** District 4 **
D - James Spango - 88 (Only Candidate)
D - Eileen Fishman - 86
R - John A. Derites - 78
R - Mike Pacio - 78
R - Patty Braga - 77
D - Roger Freda - 73
R - Jean Perrotti - 51
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 49
R - Jane Raso - 39


** District 5 **
D - James Spango - 94 (Only Candidate)
D - Eileen Fishman - 94
D - Roger Freda - 93
R - Mike Pacio - 89
R - John A. Derites - 82
R - Patty Braga - 77
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 49
R - Jane Raso - 49
R - Jean Perrotti - 43


** District 6 **
D - Eileen Fishman - 117
D - James Spango - 114 (Only Candidate)
D - Roger Freda - 89
R - John A. Derites - 39
R - Mike Pacio - 39
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 39
R - Jean Perrotti - 37
R - Patty Braga - 35
R - Jane Raso - 35


** Mail-In **
D - Eileen Fishman - 25
D - Roger Freda - 25
D - James Spango - 25 (Only Candidate)
R - Aristotle Popolizio - 19
R - Jean Perrotti - 17
R - Jane Raso - 17
R - Mike Pacio - 15
R - Patty Braga - 14
R - John A. Derites - 11
Michael Sessa
Editor-in-Chief of Wessex Wire (West Essex High School Newspaper)

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Wednesday, May 30
PicturePHOTO: Lisa Dyer
Yesterday, David Diehl, the two-time Super Bowl winning New York Giants offensive guard, spoke to West Essex Baseball and Softball players about what it takes to be a leader and to be a success in life. He's pictured here with Softball Captains Seniors Lily James and Alexa Apito, and Junior Julia Vardiman, all of Roseland.

You can read more about Diehl's visit online here. 

Friday, May 11
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SUNDAY UPDATE:     ** GINGER SEEN TODAY **
- on Clinton Road, Fairfield
  • Not microchipped, slipped out of collar

  • Ginger was originally lost at the Fairfield airport as she was boarding a flight to go to Boston where a Boston Police Officer and family are adopting her thru Paws

  • Please contact Traci Totino as soon as you see her 201-206-3007

Sunday, May 6
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** WEST ESSEX BUSINESS OWNERS **
This applies to:
  • companies located in West Essex towns
  • companies owned by West Essex residents, and located very nearby West Essex
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1. Share your posts to the West Essex Now Business Network page. 
  • ON ALL POSTS - be sure to include your location

2. I will always share that post to the whole Network page

3. If the post is relevant to the current week I also share it to the Living in West Essex forum group
  • "Here are this week's specials"
  • "This discount is valid until Tuesday"
  • "Sign up for classes that start in 2 weeks"

4. If you have a job opening - I will share it to the West Essex Area Job Opportunities group. 
  • Be sure to include:
    • Business Name
    • Business Location
    • Job Title
    • Experience needed
    • Full or Part time
    • Days needed, hours needed
    • Pay if possible (including Benefits)
    • Full contact information

5. Make sure your information is listed on the specific West Essex Recommendations group service category. 

6. Create Event Listings for Specific Events - also post on the Business Network page. 
  • I will share
  • I will add it to the Network page Event's list
  • and if the event is within 2 weeks I'll share on Living West Essex forum 

7. Don't attach pdf files.
  • Instead take each page and make it a PNG image file
    • with resolution of about 1200 width x 1000 height

8. Live video from your business is an excellent way to promote your business. 
  • Click on "Start a Live Video" and follow instructions
  • Hold the phone sideways not vertically

9. Make sure you are actively engaged with Twitter (not just sharing Facebook to Twitter). I share every local post with the hashtag #WestEssexShopLocal - but you might have to tag me @WestEssexNow for me to see it.
PictureCREDIT: Carolyne Curley
Roseland Mayor John Duthie Not Seeking Third Term 

Mayor Duthie expressed: 

"I am writing to let you know that I will not be seeking re-election to a third term as mayor of the Borough of Roseland.

I have enjoyed the time that I have spent serving our community. It’s hard to believe that I began my service to Roseland over 16 years ago as an appointed member of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, then as a council person, and now as mayor. Those years passed very quickly.

I am at a point now where I wish to enjoy some of the finer things that life has to offer. My family and my friends are anxiously awaiting my full attention and I can hardly wait to share it with them. My son Chris will enter his senior year of high school this fall and it is my desire to spend as much time as possible with him and my wife Lisa prior to Chris leaving the nest to attend college.

I look forward to completing my current term as mayor which expires December 31, 2018. I will continue to put forth my best effort while serving out the rest of my term. I thank everyone who has supported me during my tenure as a public servant and I pray that Roseland will remain the great place that it is now."

Thurdsay, Feb. 1
** KIDNEY DONOR NEEDED **
Friday, May 18 UPDATE
  • Tim received his Kidney Transplant yesterday
  • His donor is already home and recovering
  • Tim is doing very well and will remain hospitalized as he recovers
Thank you for your continued prayers.

West Caldwell firefighter Tim Zyla, of Fairfield, is in immediate need of a kidney transplant:
His wife Ann Marie was to be the donor, and now she has become too ill to donate. Their son has the same condition as the father, and will also eventually require the same transplant.
“We hope and pray that this plea and social media campaign will reach people who may be willing to see if they are a match or know someone who can step forward. You or someone you know could save Tim’s life.”
Anyone who would be willing to be tested as a possible match should call:
Ann Marie Zyla: 973-865-9000 

Further Information Here.


UPCOMING EVENTS

saturday, Aug. 11

Events are listed in order, and then removed once completed
or registration deadline has passed.

Happening Saturday, Aug. 11 to Friday, Aug. 17
All Are Welcome
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This week the CDC announced that Suicides are up nationally 25% since 1999. Every single one of these deaths are preventable. Share and be open to discussing the crisis amongst your friends, family and co-workers.

KNOW THE WARNING SIGNS:
- Change in eating and sleeping habits
- Withdrawal from friends, family, and regular activities
- Violent or anti-social behavior
- Drug and alcohol use
- Neglect of personal appearance
- Persistent boredom, difficulty concentrating
- Frequent complaints about physical symptoms

The three questions to ask yourself or someone in crisis:

1) Are you having thoughts of killing yourself?

2) Do you have a plan of how you would kill yourself?

3) Do you have what you need to carry out your plan?

If a suicide attempt seems imminent, call 911.

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
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Latest CDC Statistics:
- Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for young people ages 10–34

- Suicide is the 4th leading cause of death for people ages 35 to 54

- Suicide is the 8th leading cause of death for people ages 55 to 64

There are also Millions of Americans whose plans for suicide do not succeed.

​No one is meant to suffer through the challenges of Life. 

Get Help Today:
https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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