MORRIS COUNTY — State Senator Anthony Bucco, a Republican representing Morris and Passaic Counties, released a statement this past week addressing the severe and unexpected storms that struck the region over the holiday weekend.
“I hope everyone is safe following this weekend’s unexpected and severe storms,” Bucco said. “Thank you to our first responders, Office of Emergency Management personnel, public works crews, utility workers, and everyone who worked tirelessly throughout the holiday weekend, in triple-digit temperatures, to keep our communities safe and restore essential services. I couldn’t be prouder of the dedication and professionalism shown by so many.”
Bucco said he remained in close communication throughout the storm response with local mayors, county officials, the Governor’s Office, and Jersey Central Power and Light.
“Throughout the response, I remained in close communication with our local mayors, county officials, the Governor’s Office, and Jersey Central Power and Light,” Bucco said. “I have also shared several recommendations with the Governor and would like to work with Jersey Central Power and Light on ways to strengthen future storm response. While I appreciate the hard work of the utility crews in challenging conditions, there is room for improvement in communication, coordination, and the timely deployment of additional resources during widespread outages. By working together to address these issues, we can help reduce the impact on residents and improve the restoration process during future storms.”
Bucco said he was grateful for the cooperation shown across all levels of government and among emergency responders and utility partners during the response.
“I am grateful for the cooperation demonstrated by every level of government, our emergency responders, and our utility partners, all coming together with a shared commitment to serve the people of Morris County,” Bucco said. “We will continue working with all involved to ensure we are even better prepared for the next major weather event.”
