Three neighboring homes in Newark, New Jersey, were cordoned off after residents reported structural damage following Friday's earthquake, according to the local public safety director.
Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé told CNN that no injuries were reported after firefighters responded to reports of damage to homes in an area more than 30 miles from the quake's epicenter.
He said 10 families were relocated from the buildings, including 25 adults and three children.
Fragé added that all buildings in the city of Newark, including City Hall and recreation centers, are closed. He said the city is inspecting buildings for possible damage and power outages.
Also in Essex County, New Jersey, in Montclair, authorities believe the earthquake caused water mains to burst, according to an update from the Montclair County Office of Emergency Management. The OEM said the water department is working to repair the line.
Montclair OEM said authorities conducted a damage assessment in the municipality and there are no signs of damage to infrastructure and all municipal schools and properties report no damage.
Source: CNN Brasil
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