New Jersey Severe Storms: 3 Dead, Cars Crushed, Thousands Without Power

Deadly Storms Strike New Jersey

• ⚡ Severe storms caused widespread damage across New Jersey, resulting in at least three fatalities.
• 💔 Trees fell on cars and homes, with one instance slicing a house in two, while another saw a tree crush a car, killing its occupants.

Plainfield Cleanup and Impact

• 🏘️ In Plainfield, a town celebrating the 4th of July, all festivities were cancelled due to the tragedy.
• 🌳 Approximately 80 trees fell in Plainfield alone, many bringing down power lines and leaving residents in the dark.
• ⚠️ Residents described the storm as unexpected and quick, with powerful winds, hail, and rain causing extensive destruction.

Victims and Community Support

• 😔 The victims were identified as 79-year-old Roco Sansone and 25-year-old Brian Anesto Valadaras.
• 💰 A GoFundMe page is being established to support the Valader family.

Ongoing Power Outages

• 💡 As of the report, approximately 16,000 customers in New Jersey remained without power.
• 🚫 The severe weather led to the cancellation of planned fireworks and parades in Plainfield.