\u201cWe are expecting\u00a0a very significant\u00a0winter storm on Sunday with heavy snow and poor visibility. The storm will cause messy road conditions, and will\u00a0likely impact\u00a0the Monday morning commute,\u201d said\u00a0NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol. \u201cWe are working very closely with our local,\u00a0state\u00a0and private partners, to coordinate a response and minimize impacts to essential services.\u00a0We urge all New Yorkers to exercise caution. If you must travel, consider using public transportation and allow for extra travel time. None of this preparedness and coordination happens without the passion and commitment of all the amazing city employees who are working behind the scenes to prepare the city and keep all New Yorkers safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNew York City is expecting real snow this weekend, with very substantial accumulation followed by deep cold that may produce serious ice conditions. DSNY has thousands of plows and salt spreaders ready to go, and hundreds of millions of\u00a0salt\u00a0on hand, but it will take time to clear streets. We need New Yorkers to stay off the roads if possible and, if they must travel, to do so with extreme care so that we can do our work safely.\u00a0It is\u00a0a Sunday storm \u2013 stay in and enjoy it while we get the job done,\u201d said\u00a0Javier Lojan, Acting Commissioner, NYC Department of Sanitation.<\/p>\n
NYC Emergency Management will continue to work closely with the National Weather Service to\u00a0monitor\u00a0the weather and any potential impacts associated with the winter storm. New Yorkers should prepare for slippery road conditions, and exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking. Whether traveling for work,\u00a0errands\u00a0or recreation, please consider taking public transportation whenever possible.<\/p>\n
Safety Tips<\/p>\n
Stay informed. Before and during an emergency, the city will send emergency alerts and updates to New Yorkers through various channels, including Notify NYC. Sign up for emergency notifications online or call 311<\/a>. You can also follow\u00a0@NotifyNYC<\/a>\u00a0on social media.<\/p>\n Allow for extra travel time. New Yorkers are urged to use public transportation.<\/p>\n If you must drive, use extra caution. Use major streets or highways for travel whenever possible.<\/p>\n Vehicles take longer to stop on snow and ice than on dry pavement.<\/p>\n Four-wheel drive vehicles may make it easier to drive on snow-covered roads, but they stop less quickly than other vehicles.<\/p>\n Pedestrians should exercise caution and avoid slippery surfaces. Wear sturdy boots that provide traction to reduce slipping. Use handrails when using stairs.<\/p>\n Seniors should take extra care outdoors to avoid slips and falls.<\/p>\n Have heightened awareness of cars, particularly when approaching or crossing intersections.<\/p>\n Outdoor workers, such as those in construction and utilities, face risks from cold-related health<\/a> impacts. Employers should implement safe work practices, provide\u00a0appropriate protective\u00a0equipment, and train workers on recognizing cold-related disorders, prevention strategies, and proper treatment. Ensuring workplace safety during winter conditions helps protect employees from the dangers of prolonged exposure to cold weather.<\/p>\n Check on friends, relatives, and neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities, access and functional needs, or health conditions. Help them to prepare if needed.<\/p>\n Winter Heating Safety Tips<\/p>\n Do not\u00a0use your oven to heat your apartment.<\/p>\n Do not leave space heaters,\u00a0candles\u00a0or electric candles unattended.<\/p>\n Call 311<\/a> to report heat outages in your apartment.<\/p>\n To report power outages, downed power lines or damaged electrical equipment, call your power provider\u00a0immediately\u00a0to report the outage. Con Edison\u2019s 24-hour hotline is 800-75-CONED (800-752-6633<\/a>) (TTY: 800-642-2308<\/a>). You can also report an outage online on Con Edison\u2019s website. National Grid\u2019s 24-hour hotline is 718-643-4050<\/a> (TTY: 718-237-2857<\/a>). PSEG Long Island\u2019s 24-hour hotline is 800-490-0025<\/a> (TTY: 631-755-6660<\/a>)<\/p>\n For more safety tips, visit NYC.gov\/EmergencyManagement<\/a>. New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for Notify NYC, the City\u2019s free emergency notification system, to stay informed about the latest weather updates and other emergencies. To learn more about the Notify NYC program or to sign up, visit NYC.gov\/NotifyNYC<\/a>, call 311<\/a>, or download the free app for your Android or iOS device. You can also follow\u00a0@NotifyNYC<\/a>\u00a0on X.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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