Petersburg, Va. (Newsradiowrva.com) - Petersburg Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services is warning residents to avoid flooded areas of the city after torrential overnight rains flooded streets, yards and basements.
The National Weather Service declared a Flash Flood Emergency in Petersburg and Colonial Heights shortly after 11 p.m. Monday after slow-moving thunderstorms inundated both cities.
Petersburg Fire, Rescue and Emergency Services posted the following statement on its Facebook page in anticipation of more flooding Tuesday.
"Petersburg firefighters, Southside EMS crews, public works and our dedicated 911 dispatchers were running all night long … pulling people from flooded cars, responding to medical emergencies, clearing downed trees, and still answering every call for help," the Petersburg Fire Rescue & Emergency Services Facebook post stated. "They’re geared up and ready to keep going today as heavy rain continues."