North Andover sustained nearly $30 million in flood damage to public buildings, businesses and private homes after torrential rain swept through the Merrimack Valley earlier this month, which prompted local officials to declare a state of emergency. More than six inches of rain fell within a six-hour period on Aug. 8, and flood waters reaching five feet poured into businesses.
earlier this month, which prompted local officials to declare a state of emergency.
Murphy-Rodrigues said 56 businesses reported about $21.6 million in damages, with many unable to reopen for now. Meanwhile, flood damage to 309 homes is estimated to cost almost $5 million. More than six inches of rain fell within a six-hour period on Aug. 8, and flood waters reaching five feet poured into businesses. Another storm on Friday, in which three inches of rain fell in a two-hour period, brought"additional destruction to many of the same businesses and residents," the letter said.
Senate President Karen Spilka of Ashland visited North Andover and Haverhill last week with Sen. Barry Finegold of North Andover and others. Gov. Maura Healey, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and Brantley have also toured North Andover businesses wrecked by the flooding.
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