NORWOOD, MASS. (WHDH) - The town of Norwood has declared a state of emergency after a heavy storm flooded the area Sunday, forcing the evacuation of a hospital.
The storm caused flooding in the basement of Norwood Hospital, knocking out power and forcing nearly 100 patients to be evacuated when the hospital was shut down. Flooding also swamped cars across the town.
A hotline has also been set up for individuals who are looking for a loved one who is a patient at Norwood Hospital and has been evacuated. The hotline number is 781-769-4000.
Norwood officials said they are working to get state and federal aid. Anyone who suffered major damage is asked to e-mail information to managers@norwoodma.gov.
Beginning on Wednesday, July 1, residents who suffered significant property damage as a result of the storm are encouraged to email managers@norwood.gov their name, address, and phone number, along with a brief description of the damage.
Anyone unable to submit an email should call the citizen information center at 781-352-2363.
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