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Westchester Storm: Downed Trees, Property Damage, and Flood Preparedness

Eyewitness News ABC7NYNovember 5, 20252 min1,895 views
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Storm Impact in Westchester

  • 🌳 A significant storm, identified as the first nor'easter of the season, caused widespread issues across Westchester County.
  • πŸ’₯ Downed trees were a major problem, with one falling onto a parked car in New Rochelle.
  • 🏠 Homeowners in New Rochelle experienced a noisy start to Columbus Day due to strong winds uprooting and bringing down trees.

Property Damage and Homeowner Experiences

  • πŸš— In New Rochelle, a tree fell on a car outside the home of Saul Hernandez, who noted that previous concerns about the dead tree had not been addressed by the city.
  • πŸ’§ Mary Joe Quattrochi, a long-time resident, was relieved to report no water in her basement, a positive experience compared to past storms.
  • πŸ”₯ In contrast, Janine Lewis experienced damage when a broken tree limb brought down a power line, igniting her shop on Fifth Avenue, which housed a fashion resale business and a nonprofit.

Flood Preparedness and Future Outlook

  • 🌊 In Mamaroneck, specifically along the Soundshore, residents and authorities were preparing for the next high tide, approximately an hour after the report.
  • β›΅ While boat owners in the Mamaroneck area expressed little concern about the upcoming tide, the storm served as a practice run for preparation.
  • ⚠️ The report emphasizes that this was the first nor'easter of the season, and it is expected that there will be more storms in the future.
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