๐จ June 1 marks the first day of Hurricane Season!
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Do you know what that means? It's time to get prepared! Make sure you know your evacuation zone, have an emergency plan in place, and stock up on essential supplies before a storm is on the way.
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Hear from Council Member Joann Ariola @joannariola32 as she shares important tips on how to stay prepared and keep your family safe this hurricane season.
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Thanks to the @nycemergencymgt team on site at the #IsraelDayParade working in partnership with the other public safety agencies and keeping New Yorkers informed via @NotifyNYC
This month, @NotifyNYC turned another year older.
For years, NotifyNYC has helped New Yorkers stay informed during emergencies and unexpected events across the five boroughs.
But did you know NotifyNYC can also help you:
Locate cooling centers during extreme heat
Stay informed about major transit disruptions before they derail your commute
Learn about road closures, parades, races, demonstrations, and major events that may impact your neighborhood
Plan around utility disruptions and restoration updates
Get the latest air quality alerts for wildfire smoke and other environmental hazards
And much, much more!
The best birthday gift is more New Yorkers signed up, informed, and prepared.
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Travel Update: Due to unforeseen track and signal maintenance resulting from a now extinguished fire in the New York area, Train 181 is canceled. Customers are encouraged to rebook the next available service. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
1 of 2: UPDATE / Due to Amtrak overhead wire damage resulting from an earlier Amtrak track car fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels, NJ TRANSIT rail service is suspended between Penn Station New York & Newark Penn Station. Midtown Direct service is being diverted to Hoboken.
Fire Department Activity: @Amtrak and @NJTRANSIT is suspended in both directions between NYC Penn Station and Newark Penn Station. For more information, please visit https://t.co/vnPCa7vg4G and https://t.co/xStOeKHByQ. Multilingual & ASL Link: https://t.co/Z57h8ll8kC
Minor miracle that the teenagers got up early to put up flags for #MemorialDay at Francis Lewis Park. Remembering everyone who made the supreme sacrifice today. โค๏ธ๐๐บ๐ธ
New Yorkers shouldnโt have to worry every time it rains. Ahead of this weekendโs storms, City workers have been out across all five boroughs clearing and inspecting catch basins in flood-prone neighborhoods.
Today I joined @NYCWater in Bushwick to clear a catch basin overflowing with debris and litter on Knickerbocker Avenue, one of the areas hit hardest by Wednesdayโs storm.
If you see a clogged catch basin, call 311.
And if youโre able, help your neighbors by clearing leaves or litter from nearby grates before the rain arrives.
.@NotifyNYC Basement Alerts are designed to warn those living in basement apartments about life-threatening weather conditions. For a limited time, New Yorkers can skip the usual sign-up process for receiving Basement Alerts by filling out this simple form: https://t.co/VJU7qoP9vo
Rainy weather is expected starting today across NYC, with the steadiest rain this afternoon through tonight. Around 1 to 2 inches of rain is possible through the weekend, with brief heavier showers that may cause localized street flooding.
Use caution if traveling, allow extra time, and never drive through flooded streets.
Stay updated by subscribing to @NotifyNYC: https://t.co/lFTLm18n6E
Tips on getting ready before storms and rainfall: https://t.co/3t3I1pb2xQ
City agencies and nonprofit partners remained active in Hollis, Queens today, continuing recovery operations following this week's flooding.
An interagency meeting was held today with representatives from @NYCSanitation, @NYCWater, @NYPDnews, @redcrossny, NYCEM, community board members, and neighborhood residents to coordinate ongoing response efforts and identify outstanding community needs.
The Department of Sanitation continued cleanup operations throughout the neighborhood, with crews replacing filled dumpsters with empty ones as residents work to remove debris from their homes and properties. DSNY personnel are providing on-site assistance to residents engaged in the cleanup, and additional debris pickups and street cleaning are scheduled in the coming days. The Department of Environmental Protection is also clearing catch basins ahead of rain expected this weekend.
American Red Cross has canvassed the neighborhood, identifying residents who may need assistance and connecting them to available services. Volunteer teams will deploy on Sunday to conduct muck-and-gut work (removing mud, debris, and water-damaged building materials from flooded homes so they can dry out and prevent mold growth). This work is being coordinated with nonprofit partners including the American Red Cross and @NYDISnet, with a focus on supporting seniors and other vulnerable residents.
For all New Yorkers affected by the storm on Wednesday, report damage at https://t.co/kqwS0U0sTr and file a 311 service request for any conditions that need a city response. Both help us help you.