Shelters Opened, Roads Closed Due to Flooding

Brockton Post
BROCKTON--The city has declared a state of emergency and has opened two locations for emergency shelter.
Until 7 p.m. tonight the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church at 906 N. Main Street will be available.
After 7 p.m. Brockton High Schoolat 470 Forest Ave. will be available for those who have been forced out of their homes due to flooding.
For questions regarding the shelters or for assistance, contact the Brockton Emergency Management Agency at (508) 580-7871 or the Brockton Fire Department’s routine line at (580) 583-2933.
Because of the heavy rains, many streets in the city have been closed as public works crews work to stem water flows. The roads will be closed until further notice and travelers are asked to use alternate routes.
Here is a list of the streets that have been closed:

Newbury Street at Highland Street

Newbury Street at West Elm Street

Ellsworth Street at North Arlington Street

Newbury Street at Ellsworth Street

Belmont Avenue at West Elm Street

Alger Street at Route 14

Riverview Street at Perkins Avenue

Spring Street between Highland Street and Belmont Avenue

Prospect Street at Belair Street

Spring Street at Belmont Avenue

Sycamore Street at Belmont Avenue

Park Street at Belmont Avenue

Ames Street at Montello Street

Spark Street at Ames Street

Ames Street at Intervale Street

Tiffaney Drive at Hatchfield Drive

Meadowbrook Road