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CBS News
3 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Plainfield, N.J. flood victims to get some relief, thanks to benefit concert. Here's more on how you can help.
Two devastating storms earlier this month wreaked havoc on communities in Plainfield, New Jersey. On Sunday, a benefit concert was held to help flood victims. City officials say the money will help those who have lost their homes and have no insurance. The sounds of music at Plainfield High School was uplifting and a much-needed tune as people filed in with their hearts full of warmth and their wallets open. City officials say so far they have raised more than $65,000 for victims of the July 3 and July 14 storms and flooding that killed four people and left a path of destruction, inundating homes and streets and taking down trees. With that came the arduous process of cleaning up and the strain on the city workers tasked with doing it. Plainfield Mayor Adrian Mapp didn't have an estimate how much damage was caused, but said city leaders are getting ready to pass an emergency resolution to get $5 million to reimburse the city for expenses incurred. "So much damage, and so, there's a lot to be made. And we know that the flood insurance isn't gonna cover most of the damage. And in some cases, most people don't have much choice, and that's why we need to have these kinds of people and the legislation that sends them to know that is local, local, right, local legislation," Mapp said. Those who showed up to help weren't just from Plainfield but from all parts of New Jersey and even Pennsylvania. There were current residents and even some who have moved away but came back to lend a hand. "Insurance doesn't cover everything. I've never been in a studio where there was a death. Funerals are expensive, so if I can help by giving a couple of dollars to help the family, even though I don't live here," former Plainfield resident Renee Sterling said. The concert was scheduled to end at 8 p.m, but you can still donate after on the city's official website.
The Independent
09-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Shocking moment house gets swept away in New Mexico flash floods
A house was swept away by flash floods in New Mexico on Tuesday, 8 July, following heavy monsoon rains. The floodwaters trapped numerous individuals in their homes and vehicles, particularly in the Ruidoso area. Emergency crews conducted at least 85 swift water rescues to assist those affected by the flooding. No immediate injuries or fatalities were reported, though the full extent of the destruction will only be known once the water recedes. Watch the video in full above
The Independent
09-07-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
Flash flooding hits New Mexico as Texas death toll rises
Flash floods have caused a dangerous situation in Ruidoso, New Mexico, leading to multiple rescues and significant property damage. A man and two children were reported to have been washed away by the floodwaters, with other individuals also trapped and requiring rescue. The National Weather Service issued urgent warnings, advising against driving through floodwaters as homes were observed being moved by the current. The Rio Ruidoso river experienced an extreme rise, increasing by approximately 15 feet in an hour, potentially setting a new record for water levels. The emergency comes as the death toll from the Texas floods rose to more than 100 people. More than 160 people remain missing there. Flash flooding emergency in New Mexico triggers multiple rescues
Washington Post
09-07-2025
- Climate
- Washington Post
House washed away by flash floods in New Mexico
Climate House washed away by flash floods in New Mexico July 9, 2025 | 8:03 AM GMT Eyewitness footage captures the moment a house in Ruidoso, New Mexico, was swept away by devastating flash floods on July 8.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Yahoo
Daughters Say Mom Told Them Not to Panic in Final Voicemail Before She Died in Texas Flood Disaster
Two sisters say their mother told them not to panic in a voicemail left shortly before she died in the Texas flood disaster Betty West's remains were identified on Sunday, July 6, according to her daughters Sherry McCutcheon and Terry Traugott Sherry told a local news outlet that her missing brother, who lived with West, sent a text message saying the house they lived in was "cracking apart" amid the floodA mom told her daughters to 'quit panicking' shortly before she died in the Texas flood disaster on the Fourth of July, which has now killed more than 100 people. Sherry McCutcheon and Terry Traugott said their mother, Betty West, is among the victims, according to ABC affiliate KVUE. Their brothers Doug West and Gary Traugott, who lived with Betty, remain missing. Terry said Betty called her and her sister just after midnight local time on Saturday, July 5, and told them in a voicemail to 'quit panicking' as floodwaters reached her home on Windy Valley Road in Travis County. A short time later, Sherry said, Doug sent a text message that said the house was 'cracking apart,' adding that it would 'be a blessing' if they survived. On the night of Sunday, July 6, Betty's remains were identified through fingerprinting, Sherry told KVUE. The mom's house is now a total loss as well. Meanwhile, Doug and Gary still have not been found. 'They stayed with her until the end, even if it meant their life,' Sherry said. But the sisters are 'not giving up' on the search for their brothers, though they suspect 'they're in heaven.' Terry said she and her sister go to sleep at night 'crying.' "They have to come home,' Terry told KVUE. 'Please bring my brothers home, please.' The death toll from the Texas flood disaster has risen above 100, according to the Associated Press and CNN. It's expected to continue to grow. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Kerr County officials reportedly said crews have found 84 people, including 28 children, in the one county. Among the dead are 27 campers and counselors with Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp located in Kerr County. To learn how to help support the victims and recovery efforts from the Texas floods, click here. Read the original article on People
