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A Newark apartment complex reportedly had its roof partially collapsed due to flooding from Sunday’s heavy rains, forcing residents to escape. A sixty-four-unit apartment complex located at the intersection of North Ninth Street and Park Avenue has yet to receive word regarding the status of repairs or an anticipated return date for its occupants.
Families gathered at the building’s entrance on Monday, despite the scorching weather, according to News 12 New Jersey. It was around 7 p.m. on Sunday when the rain began to flow in from the roof and wash down the stairs, forcing the occupants to leave. On occasion, firefighters had to smash down doors in their pounding on the doors.
Animals and their owners were among the occupants that bolted from the building. Inside, with his wife and three kids, lives Oscar Valdez. The sound of other people’s voices is muted because there is so much rain. According to Valdez, everything was insane.
Rainwater cascading from the ceiling and cascading down the staircase gave the impression of a river. Not to mention the sheetrock crumbling to pieces. They were already fuming when, after escaping, they were led to a hotel on a bus with the false impression that the apartment management business, Boomers Management, would cover their expenses. But locals informed News 12 that when they checked in, the hotel staff denied this, so they departed.
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Until they hear anything new about the repairs, they won’t be able to get their clothes and other possessions back. It is unclear what Marisol Thompson and her two girls will do on Monday night. “No one is communicating with us. There is silence from them. The team has been attempting to resolve the issue since this morning, according to Thompson.
Tenants have notified News 12 that the owner of the building is attempting to reserve hotel rooms for Monday night. A shelter has been set up at the First Avenue School by the Red Cross till then. Four families are utilizing it now, and we anticipate more.
According to Sara Huisking of the American Red Cross, “They can come here for a meal, for shelter, to charge their phones whatever they need.” According to News 12, Boomer’s Management has not yet responded to their request for comment regarding the severity of the building’s repair needs.
