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EMERGENCY ALERT

Nor’easter to Impact NYC this Friday (9/25) & Saturday (9/26)

Emergency Management is monitoring a nor’easter expected to pass offshore this weekend, bringing gusty winds, periods of rain and coastal flooding to New York City while keeping the storm’s heaviest rain east of the city.

Winds are expected to increase late Friday into Saturday morning, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph. Rain is expected from Friday afternoon through Sunday, with total rainfall of approximately 1 to 1.5 inches over that period. Coastal neighborhoods may experience flooding during high tides, particularly Friday evening and Saturday morning. Conditions are expected to improve Saturday night into Sunday as the storm moves farther offshore.

Storm tracks can change. What you can do to prepare now:

• Check on neighbors who may need extra help, especially older adults, people with disabilities and anyone in a basement or low-lying home in a coastal area.
• If you park in a coastal area that frequently floods, move your car to higher ground before Thursday evening’s high tide.
• Secure outdoor items such as furniture, decorations, grills and garbage containers, including anything on balconies, rooftops and patios.
• Clear debris from drains, gutters and stairwells around your home so water can flow freely.
• If you live in a basement or ground-floor apartment in a low-lying area, know more than one way out and make sure exits are clear. If water begins to enter, move to a higher floor. Never remain in or re-enter a flooded basement.
• Never walk or drive through floodwater, no matter how shallow it looks. Six inches of moving water can knock a person off their feet, and one foot of water can sweep away a car.
• Never drive around traffic barricades. They are there for your safety.
• Avoid touching floodwater, which may contain sewage, chemicals or debris.
• Report nonemergency issues to 311 and call 911 if you are in immediate danger.
• If you rely on powered medical equipment, register with your utility provider and keep backup batteries charged.

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