NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

Official acct of NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD).

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[NYC DCAS @NYCDCAS]

Meet Saim Sarwar, staff manager trainee for
classification and compensation at DCAS. 👋

Saim helps city agencies with job provisions, hiring questions, and developing plans that help keep city government running efficiently.

#NYC #meettheteam #jobsnyc #disibilityawareness

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

⚠️ Severe Thunderstorm Watch for NYC: Until 12:00 AM on 9/2.

💧Rain is moving into the city tonight through Wednesday, with the potential for some flooding in localized spots. Flooding is NYC’s most dangerous public health threat and it can happen quickly within minutes. 

Don’t wait. Now is the time to get prepared for potential flooding:

1️⃣. Make a plan
2️⃣. Pack a Go Bag. Include medication, cell phone chargers, and copies of any important documents you may need. 
3️⃣. Stay Informed: get important emergency updates by signing up for Notify NYC. Text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.

If you live in a basement, you can sign up for special basement alerts at https://t.co/Rf1e5S7PRQ. 

For more information on how to stay stafe in flooding, visit https://t.co/GNh8PaPrMt

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

🌧️ NYC Weather Update: Possible heavy rain and thunderstorms today could lead to rapid flooding, especially in basements. ⚠️ Rain will continue till this Thursday.
Be prepared to move to higher ground or a higher floor if needed. Stay OUT of flooded basements, they can be extremely dangerous.

🚗 If you must travel, use caution and never drive or walk through flooded roadways. Plan for extra time when traveling.

Stay prepared and stay informed. Sign up for Notify NYC by texting NotifyNYC to 692-692 and sign up for Basement Alerts at https://t.co/geigfL9wLy 📱

PSA by: @cmsandraung

[NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities @NYCDisabilities]

For all NYers who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, join us on Sept 16th in person for our first Deaf Town Hall since 2019!

Register now to secure your spot: https://t.co/MiWmWiIF3u

ASL and CART will be provided. Accommodations info in link/flyer.

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[NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities @NYCDisabilities]

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[NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities @NYCDisabilities]

With ~180K people in NYC and ~11M people nationwide, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community is strong. This month we honor the community’s history, culture, and continued advocacy for an ever more inclusive and accessible city, country, and world! 🤟 🤟 🤟

@NYCMayor

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

Hey, New York - Rain is moving into the city tonight through Thursday. Potential thunderstorms are developing and moving across the city this afternoon into the evening. Tomorrow, we’re expecting a higher risk of thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds from the afternoon into the night.

Now is the time to get prepared for potential flooding. Remember, there is always a risk of flooding when storms hit, especially with heavy downpours. 🌧️⚠️ Visit: https://t.co/7X2ghIfwSL for safety tips!

Stay informed by signing up to Notify NYC by texting NotifyNYC to 692-692, stay prepared, and stay safe.

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

🌧📢 Tomorrow National Preparedness Month is officially here! 📢

Join us all month long for in-person and virtual events designed to help you stay informed and prepared for emergencies.

🎯 This year’s focus is coastal storms and flooding. Join us at the events to help plan and get the resources you need to be prepared.

📅 View all event details at https://t.co/RaxDRbdX1s

#NationalPreparednessMonth #NPM2026

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

Walk with us across the Brooklyn Bridge on September 13th to honor our veterans and military families — register now for New York City’s first-ever Remembrance Ruck at https://t.co/y9IrqQF217.

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

Hey, New Yorkers! It’s a beautiful day today, but we’re expecting rain tomorrow through Wednesday. ☔️ That’s why it’s the perfect time to prepare for rain and potential flooding.

Use this Flood Ready checklist as a guide to get prepared, or visit https://t.co/3t3I1pb2xQ.

Stay informed and get important emergency updates by signing up for Notify NYC.

📱 Text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 to sign up.

Stay safe and stay prepared, NYC! 🗽

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

New York, we’re doing everything we can to keep you safe this hurricane season. I brought in an expert to help get us prepared.

Here's what you should do if a storm is on its way:

1. Check whether you live in a coastal evacuation zone and find your nearest City-run evacuation center at https://t.co/U2k44zThCH.

2. Pack a go bag with medications, important documents and other essentials.

3. Sign up for emergency alerts by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.

[NYC Department of Veterans' Services @nycveterans]

Who is ready to #ruck?

Registration is officially OPEN for NYC’s first-ever City-sponsored Remembrance Ruck!

Join us on September 13 as we ruck from Cadman Plaza across the Brooklyn Bridge to Foley Square, honoring the service and sacrifice of NYC’s post-9/11 veterans, veterans of all eras, service members, and military families.

The Ruck is open to ALL New Yorkers and will conclude with a resource fair connecting our military community to critical services and support.

Register today: https://t.co/0LVvUTY6xQ

#NYCRemembranceRuck #NYCVeterans

[NYCEM - Notify NYC @NotifyNYC]

.@NWSNewYorkNY Special Weather Statement for BX, MN, QN, & SI: Strong thunderstorm until 4PM. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to outdoor objects is possible.

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

🌧️ ¡New Yorkers, prepárense para la lluvia y las tormentas este jueves 27 de agosto!
 
⚠️ Hay una Vigilancia de Inundaciones (Flood Watch) vigente este jueves de 12 p.m. a 11 p.m. Se esperan períodos de lluvia y tormentas durante la tarde y la noche, con posibles lluvias intensas que podrían causar inundaciones repentinas.
 
🚗 También habrá una Advertencia de Viaje (Travel Advisory) este jueves. Tengan precaución al viajar, planifiquen tiempo adicional y manténganse atentos a las condiciones del tiempo y del tránsito.
 
☔️ Manténganse informados y preparados ante las condiciones del tiempo.
 
📲 Para recibir alertas y actualizaciones en español, suscríbete a Notify NYC en Español enviando NotifyNYCESP al 692-692.

[NYCEM - Notify NYC @NotifyNYC]

.@nycemergencymgt has issued a travel advisory for NYC, Thurs, 8/27. Localized heavy rain, thunderstorms, flash flooding & gusty winds possible tomorrow between 11AM-7PM. Flooding of streets, highways, basements & underpasses may occur. Limit travel during severe weather. More Info: https://t.co/sY81sV5O1h

[NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities @NYCDisabilities]

ICYMI:

On July 14, 2026, @NYCMayor and @NYCSchools announced $67.5M to bring nationally recognized special ed programs to 14 school districts across NYC.

“Universal needs to mean exactly that,” said Mayor Mamdani. 🩵 🌿 🦩

Learn more: https://t.co/ApNqSDcpCX

[NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities @NYCDisabilities]

Yesterday, as part of #NYCNonprofitWeek, Commissioner Agarwal and MOPD staff visited the Harlem Independent Living Center, one of a handful of independent living centers across NYC and a network nationwide. 

Learn more about HILC: https://t.co/Av4KRYchH1

@NYCMayor

[NYCEM - Notify NYC @NotifyNYC]

.@nycemergencymgt is monitoring the potential for localized heavy rain on Sat, 8/22 into Sun, 8/23. Help prevent street flooding by clearing leaves & debris from catch basins near your home. Wear gloves & watch for traffic. Report clogged catch basins: https://t.co/erJx7koQMz. Prep tips: https://t.co/8RBjbqgm6v #NYwx

[NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities @NYCDisabilities]

Earlier this week, a team from MOPD joined @NYCParks at Alley Pond Park Adventure Course for some fully accessible fun!

Learn more about the Alley Pond Park Adventure Course and free programming Sundays through Oct 25, 2026: https://t.co/OqXIU1AGyn

@nycmayor

[NYC Emergency Management @nycemergencymgt]

NYCEM has issued a Travel Advisory for today, August 20, based on the National Weather Service forecast for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Flash flooding and damaging wind gusts are possible, and conditions could deteriorate quickly. Limit travel during inclement weather. Never drive or walk into flooded areas. If you live in a basement, be ready to move to a higher floor.