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Two Men Die in Flooded Basement Apartments During Severe Storm in NYC

Eyewitness News ABC7NYNovember 5, 20252 min2,560 views
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Fatalities in Flooded Basement Apartments

  • 💔 Two men tragically died in flooded basement apartments during severe weather in New York City.
  • 📍 A 39-year-old man lost his life in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, while attempting to rescue his dog from his flooded home.
  • ⚡ In Washington Heights, 43-year-old Juan Carlos Montoya was electrocuted while trying to pump water out of his basement.

Community Concerns and Infrastructure

  • 🗣️ Residents in East Flatbush expressed frustration and a feeling of being unheard regarding the persistent flooding issues.
  • ⚠️ The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about the city's infrastructure and its vulnerability to flash flooding during storms.
  • 🚨 This follows a pattern seen during Hurricane Ida, where 13 people died, 11 of whom were in flooded basement apartments, with some homes being illegally converted.
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