#27-14 NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY IN ADVANCE OF IMPENDING NOR’EASTER High winds and heavy rain may impact travel and cause coastal flooding December 8, 2014 — The New York City Office of Emergency Management today issued a Travel Advisory for Tuesday, December 9, through Wednesday, December 10, 2014. The National Weather Service is forecasting a powerful coastal storm (nor’easter) that may impact New York City as early as Tuesday morning. While the exact track and intensity of the storm is uncertain at this time, heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding may occur from early Tuesday morning through Wednesday. The City has activated its Flash Flood Plan in anticipation of this storm. The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory citywide beginning Tuesday at 7:00 A.M., until 11:00 A.M Tuesday. A Flood Watch is in effect citywide from Tuesday morning through early Wednesday morning. A High Wind Advisory is also in effect citywide through Tuesday afternoon with possible wind gusts of 40mph-50mph. Exercise caution when driving and allow for additional travel time. New Yorkers are encouraged to sign up for Notify NYC, the City’s free emergency notification system. Through Notify NYC, New Yorkers can receive phone calls, text messages, and/or emails alerts about traffic and transit disruptions and other emergencies. To sign up for Notify NYC, call 311, visit nyc.gov, or follow @NotifyNYC on Twitter. New York City Office of Emergency Management encourages New Yorkers to take the following precautions: In advance of the storm: Know your areas flood risk. To estimate your flood risk, visit region2coastal. To estimate your flood insurance premium, visit floodsmart.gov. If you live in a flood-susceptible area, keep materials, such as sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, and lumber, on hand to help protect your home. Keep a battery operated radio to ensure you are able to hear weather and emergency updates. Prepare a Go Bag that you can grab in case you need to leave your home in a hurry. Stay tuned to television and radio news broadcasts for updated information as the storm develops. Learn the safest route from your home or workplace to safe, high ground in case you have to evacuate. This should be part of your household disaster plan. Secure outdoor objects, such as lawn furniture or garbage cans that could blow away and cause damage or injury. nyc.gov/oem | @NotifyNYC | @nycoem Remove debris from catch basins, as flooding can occur when these are blocked. During a powerful storm, OEM strongly urges New Yorkers to remain indoors. If you must go out: Never touch or go near down power lines, even if you think they are safe. When outside, remember floods are deceptive. Try to avoid flooded areas, and dont attempt to walk across stretches of flood waters. Do NOT drive through flooded areas. Parts of the road may already be washed out, and you could become stranded or trapped. CONTACT: Nancy Greco Silvestri/Omar Bourne (718) 422-4888
Posted on: Tue, 09 Dec 2014 03:37:15 +0000
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