To the Editor:

We write in appreciation of Patrolman Christopher Best of the Princeton Police Department, who saved our unoccupied house from a massive flood by his timely intervention very late on Christmas night, and later gave us critical information on what to do next — call our insurance company about engaging an emergency remediation service — that we would not otherwise have known and that made a big difference to the condition of our house when we returned from out of town. We are deeply grateful for his professionalism, skill, and generosity. To homeowners more than a thousand miles away, he provided invaluable help and support under very challenging circumstances.

Nancy and Burton Malkiel

North Road