NYC Emergency Management Issues City Wide Notification

CITY WIDE EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION

NOTIFY NYC

BASEMENT PREPAREDNESS

Notification issued 07-16-2023 at 10:25 AM

The NYC Emergency Management Department advises New Yorkers to prepare for potential rain 7/16.

New Yorkers living in basement apartments are reminded to be prepared to move to higher ground during periods of heavy rain. Heavy rain may cause rapid flooding to basements with little to no notice and can be life threatening.

Heavy rain may create dangerous travel conditions:

- Limit travel and stay inside during periods of severe weather.

- If you must travel, exercise caution. Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross safely.

- If you are outside during a thunderstorm, avoid open areas and try to seek shelter indoors.

Help Prevent Street Flooding: Clear leaves & debris from catch basins near your home. Be sure to wear gloves & watch for traffic.

Report clogged catch basins: call 311 or visit https://on.nyc.gov/38t3h4r.

For more information, please visit https://on.nyc.gov/2WYDNJS