New Bedford Firefighters rescue more than a dozen trapped occupants during storm

“During today’s storm in just a four hour window between 10:00am to 2:00pm, Members of the New Bedford Fire Department, along with members of New Bedford Emergency Management, were dispatched to assist the public with weather related emergencies.

There were 12-calls for rescue of trapped occupants in vehicles on flooded roads, 22-calls for flooded basements, 3-Haz Mat related incidents, 14-fire alarm activations, and 8 medical calls among others.

Crews are still assisting residents with flooding issues and water leaks as calls continue to come in. #ServiceAboveSelf”-New Bedford Fire Department.

New Bedford Fire Department photo.

New Bedford Fire Department photo.