Two Deaths in Brooklyn and Washington Heights Due to Storm Flooding

Storm-Related Fatalities

• 💔 Two individuals, Aaron Aaberry (39) and Juan Carlos Montoya (43), died as a result of the recent storm in New York City.
• 📍 Aaron Aaberry was found dead in his flooded basement apartment in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, after reportedly going back to rescue a dog.
• ⚡ Juan Carlos Montoya died in Washington Heights after appearing to be electrocuted while attempting to pump water out of his basement.

Impact of Storm Flooding

• 🌊 Residents in East Flatbush described streets resembling a "big lake" and rivers due to the intense floodwaters.
• 🚗 One resident reported his daughter's car being swept away by the floodwaters and ending up on the sidewalk.
• 🚇 The storm also caused significant disruptions to the subway system, with water flooding stations and platforms.

Community Concerns and Past Events

• ⚠️ Neighbors expressed frustration and fear, with one stating their "heart and pressure goes up" every time it rains, knowing what to expect.
• 💡 The recent deaths bring back memories of the 11 fatalities that occurred in flooded basements during Hurricane Ida.
• 🗣️ Some residents in East Flatbush believe yesterday's storm was one of the worst they have experienced in the area.