Flood zones should not be confused with hurricane evacuation zones. Get more information about flood zones. There are six hurricane evacuation zones, ranked by the risk of storm surge impact, with zone 1 being the most likely to flood. In the event of a hurricane or tropical storm, residents in these zones may be ordered to evacuate. Zones are updated to incorporate new, higher resolution storm surge model output from the National Weather Service. These data, combined with improved topographic data, and information from actual events, allow the City to more accurately define areas most at risk of flooding due to storm surge from a hurricane.
All New Yorkers should take steps to be prepared by having an emergency plan. You also should sign up for Notify NYC to receive free emergency alerts and updates in your preferred language. Register for free by visiting NYC. Charlie Baker urged visitors to Cape Cod to leave ahead of the storm, and those planning to come to wait until it passes. Delta and American Airlines announced they were waiving change fees for flights impacted by the storm at several airports, Boston as well as New York's LaGuardia and Kennedy.
If Henri makes landfall as a hurricane in New England, it would be the first to do since Hurricane Bob went ashore in Rhode Island 30 years ago this week. If it makes landfall on Long Island, it would be first direct hit there since Hurricane Gloria in , although several storms have impacted the island since then, including Isaias last.
This story does not necessarily represent the position of our parent company, IBM. Daily 13 Today. Hurricane Safety and Preparedness. By Jan Wesner Childs August 21, At a Glance Residents and tourists are being told to leave some areas. How to Evacuate Since flooding and high winds can occur many hours before a hurricane makes landfall, evacuees should leave their homes immediately if instructed to do so by emergency officials.
Evacuees should plan their mode of transportation with special care and take the following steps: Plan to use mass transit as much as possible, as it offers the fastest way to reach your destination. Using mass transit reduces the volume of evacuees on the roadways, reducing the risk of dangerous and time-consuming traffic delays. Please note that public transportation may shut down hours before the storm.
Listen carefully to local news media, which will broadcast reports about weather and transportation conditions. Leave early. Hazards like strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding may force the early closure of roads, bridges, and tunnels. Also, evacuate early if you rely on elevators to get out of your building. Elevators may be out of service and may not be available at all times. Bring all medications with you and have contact information for your health providers written down to carry with you.
The City advises against car travel during an evacuation. The City will be working hard to keep roads clear, but traffic is unavoidable in any evacuation. Be ready for a long, slow trip. The City will monitor conditions along major transportation routes to help vehicular traffic flow as smoothly as possible. Evacuation route signs point the way to high ground, away from coastal flooding.
If you must evacuate, leave your home before storm conditions make roadways unsafe. Stay tuned to local media for information about road and bridge closures. New York State's can help you monitor traffic on State roads. Many evacuation centers do NOT have parking available. Wind restrictions and vehicle bans may be implemented on area bridges. Large vehicles such as trailers, trucks, other vehicles with higher wind profiles will be restricted sooner than cars or SUVs. They also should not be used by people having trouble breathing, or who are unconscious, incapacitated, or unable to remove the mask without assistance.
Evacuation Transportation for People with Disabilities and Others with Access or Functional Needs When the Mayor has issued an evacuation order due to a coastal storm or hurricane, people with disabilities or other access or functional needs, who have no other options to evacuate safely, can request transportation assistance. Depending on your need, you will either be taken to: An accessible evacuation center in an accessible vehicle, OR A hospital outside of the evacuation zone via ambulance.
You may not be able to request transportation to a specific address. For Residents of High-Rise Buildings and Basements Residents of high-rise apartment buildings may face special risks from hurricanes even if they live outside evacuation zone boundaries. If you live in a high-rise building located in an evacuation zone, heed all storm warnings and evacuation orders. If you live in a high-rise building outside of an evacuation zone, especially on the 10th floor or above, stay away from windows in case they break or shatter.
You should move to a lower floor. Be aware of your building's evacuation plan. Evacuation Centers and Sheltering The City strongly recommends evacuees stay with friends or family who live outside evacuation zones. If you are going to an evacuation center, pack lightly, and bring: Your Go Bag Sleeping bag or bedding At least a week's supply of any medication if possible , medical supplies, or medical equipment you use regularly Toiletries If You Have a Pet or Service Animal Make sure your disaster plan addresses what you will do with your pet or service animal if a hurricane requires you to leave your home.
More Resources Watch the video below for information about staying in evacuation centers presented in American Sign Language. Be prepared to lose power. Make sure you have all recommended items in your emergency supply kit in case you lose power or other basic services. If you have concerns about how a loss of power, basic services, and public transportation may affect you, consider evacuating. Shelter in place. If you do not need to evacuate, shelter in place and make use of your emergency supply kit.
Stay away from windows in case they break or shatter and stay indoors to avoid hurricane hazards. Stay informed and connected. Listen to local weather forecasts and announcements from officials.
Listen to authorities for information and special instructions. But he announced the formation of an extreme weather response task force, which he said would deliver a new set of policies by September 26th. The NY Post reported that in May, city officials came up with a plan to respond to flash floods that included drafting a special alert message for basement dwellers. But the deadline set for the list of proposals was , two years after de Blasio is set to step down from office.
Asked about that timeline, de Blasio said, "Clearly, we have to change that," while again emphasizing that the level of urgency had changed. One challenge will be identifying the bulk of city residents that live in often illegal basement apartments, many of whom experts say are undocumented immigrants who are worried about eviction and possible deportation.
According to the mayor, the city roughly estimates that there are at least 50, basement dwelling units that are inhabited by at least , residents, though he admitted that number is likely much higher. The city's building's department confirmed Friday afternoon that five of the six apartments where people drowned were not legal dwelling units.
One group, NYC Base Campaign, which advocates for the legalization of basement dwellings, has counted more than , such units across the city. In NYC there are , Basement apartments that could potentially be converted to safe, legal and affordable homes for all New Yorkers.
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