Storm cleanup begins across the Tri-State; some power outages remain, NJ Transit delays and changes
NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- With the rain finally moving away from the Tri-State, residents will have a better chance to scope out the damage left behind by drenching downpours.
Downed trees, power lines, and even flash flooding brought some neighborhoods to a standstill as they lost power.
In Paramus, they are still cleaning up from the weekend storms.
"This is all from our neighbor's property. So, the trunk of the tree is still on their property, but the whole majority of their tree is here now. And we have a deck right there. You can barely see it. That's right," a resident said.
At the height of the storm, nearly 200,000 were without power in New Jersey. The situation has improved, although 26,000 are still impacted.
It was a miracle in Ocean Township when no one was hurt when a BJ's Wholesale Club's roof caved in.
Twenty-seven people were inside at the time Monday morning and two became trapped but managed to free themselves.
Meantime, NJ Transit was still operating with some changes for commuters Tuesday morning.
The Morris & Essex Line is operating on a modified weekday schedule between Morristown and Penn Station New York/Hoboken Terminal.
The Gladstone Branch is resuming regular service, but with up to 45-minute delays.
The Montclair-Boonton Line is operating on a modified weekday schedule.
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