Notification

The National Weather Service has issued the following:

What: Coastal Flood Advisory

Where: Queens South

When: 5:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 1/21

Hazards: Tidal departures of 1.5 feet above normal expected to cause minor flooding of shore roads and/or properties.

Preparedness Actions:

- Avoid driving through or coming in contact with flood waters. Six inches of fast flowing water can knock you off your feet, and as little as one foot of rushing water can carry away a car. There could be pollutants in the water or other hazards that you cannot see. - Coastal flood waters could damage your vehicle. Move your car to higher ground, and wash your car thoroughly if it makes contact with flood waters. - New York City residents, please call 311 if you encounter flooding that makes roads impassable, causes property damage, or persists for more than 48 hours.

Info:

In anticipation of the upcoming flood advisory (see below) Councilwoman Selvena Brooks-Powers has made arrangements to distribute Hydra Flood Barriers as follows:

Friday, January 20, 2023 (TODAY)

Arverne YMCA @ 207 Beach 73rd Street, Arverne

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Saturday, January 21, 2023

The Garden by the Bay, 480 Beach 43rd Street (between Edgemere Drive & Norton Ave)

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm