“These canine teams play a critical role in FEMA’s ability to locate victims in disaster zones, and we’re proud of their commitment and readiness,” said Evan Schumann, OH-TF1 Program Manager.

Two people were killed in New Jersey during flash flooding as severe storms lashed the New York City area on Monday night into Tuesday, submerging cars and flooding subway stations.

"At 7:38 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area.