Congressmen Scott Garrett Tours Oakland, Westwood and Hillsdale to Inspect Flood Damage From Hurricane Irene

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Congressmen Scott Garrett (R) Tours Oakland, Westwood and Hillsdale to Inspect Flood Damage From Hurricane Irene 

WASHINGTON, DC, August 30, 2011 – Rep. Scott Garrett (NJ-05) yesterday toured towns in Bergen County affected by flooding from Hurricane Irene.  Garrett toured flood-damaged areas in Oakland with Mayor John Szabo, Westwood with Mayor John Birkner and Hillsdale with Mayor Max Arnowitz.  He will be touring flood-damaged towns in Warren and Sussex counties today.

Rep. Scott Garrett tours flood damage in Oakland.

Westwood family takes Rep. Garrett on tour of flood-damaged home.

Hillsdale flood victims talk with Rep. Garrett.

“This is some of the worst flooding I’ve ever seen in North Jersey.  Words cannot describe how heartbreaking it is to see so many homes and businesses under water,” said Garrett after touring the flood damage on Monday.  “I will do everything in my power to make sure FEMA helps 5th District residents recover from this disaster.  In the meantime, I encourage everyone to pitch in and lend a hand to neighbors in need.  The best thing we can do right now is stick together as a community.  My thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by this terrible tragedy.”