NYC Emergency Management\u2019s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will activate in person at 7 a.m. Sunday, bringing together leadership from city agencies,\u00a0utilities\u00a0and transportation\u00a0partners to\u00a0coordinate the City\u2019s response in real time.<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service forecasts 10-12 inches of snow, with localized totals up to 14 inches. Snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour expected Sunday afternoon and evening, with a\u00a0possible transition\u00a0to sleet and freezing rain Sunday evening. Below-freezing temperatures are expected to persist throughout the week, creating ongoing hazardous conditions.<\/p>\n
Warming Centers<\/p>\n
As dangerously cold temperatures move through New York, the city has opened warming centers in all five boroughs to provide safe, heated indoor spaces for New Yorkers in need. Centers will be open through at least Monday evening at the following locations; all\u00a0located\u00a0high schools scheduled to be closed Monday for a scheduled professional learning day:<\/p>\n
Bronx<\/p>\n
Gompers Campus, 455 Southern Boulevard;\u00a0<\/p>\n
DeWitt Clinton Campus, 100 West Mosholu Parkway.<\/p>\n
Manhattan<\/p>\n
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis High School, 120 W. 46th Street;<\/p>\n
Manhattan Center for Science and Mathematics Campus, 260 Pleasant Avenue.<\/p>\n
Brooklyn<\/p>\n
Midwood High School, 2839 Bedford Avenue;<\/p>\n
Urban Assembly for Law and Justice, 283 Adams Street.<\/p>\n
Queens<\/p>\n
Jamaica Campus, 167-01 Gothic Drive;<\/p>\n
Long Island City High School, 14-30 Broadway.<\/p>\n
Staten Island<\/p>\n
Curtis High School, 105 Hamilton Avenue;<\/p>\n
New Dorp High School, 465 New Dorp Lane.<\/p>\n
The City\u2019s Response: Already Underway and Continuing Around the Clock<\/p>\n
The Department of Sanitation began pre-salting streets, highways and bike lanes Friday and will deploy approximately 2,000 workers on 12-hour shifts. Plowing operations will begin once snow accumulation reaches 2 inches with 700 salt spreaders and 2,200 plows deployed citywide. Operations will be\u00a0monitored\u00a0in real time to ensure\u00a0equitable\u00a0service across all neighborhoods.<\/p>\n
DOT crews will staff East River bridges, Parks Department teams will\u00a0assist\u00a0with snow removal and downed trees, and NYPD and FDNY will\u00a0maintain\u00a0full emergency response capability. Nonessential city work has been canceled Sunday to\u00a0focus on\u00a0storm response.<\/p>\n
The Department of Homeless Services has relaxed intake procedures and is conducting intensified outreach across all five boroughs. Outreach teams are working around the clock to connect\u00a0homeless New\u00a0Yorkers\u00a0with shelter, warming centers and lifesaving services. New Yorkers are urged to call 311<\/a> if they see anyone in need of\u00a0assistance.<\/p>\n Public School Athletic League activities, special education Weekend Academy, and other programming in school buildings will be closed on Sunday.<\/p>\n Transportation and Utility Partners Coordinating Closely<\/p>\n The MTA<\/a> will\u00a0operate a\u00a0regular Sunday subway and bus schedule with service adjustments as conditions require.\u00a0LIRR and Metro-North will\u00a0operate\u00a0reduced schedules Sunday and Monday. Travelers should check MTA channels\u00a0for real-time updates.<\/p>\n Air travelers should expect significant disruptions, with hundreds of flight cancellations anticipated.<\/p>\n NYC Ferry expects an early shutdown Sunday due to whiteout conditions, while Staten Island Ferry service will continue\u00a0as long as\u00a0visibility safely allows.<\/p>\n Con Edison and National Grid have mobilized crews and secured mutual aid to respond quickly to outages, with no major impacts\u00a0anticipated\u00a0at this time.<\/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\u00a0NotifyNYC. 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 impacts. Employers should implement safe work practices, provide\u00a0appropriate protective\u00a0equipment, and train workers on recognizing cold-related disorders, prevention strategies, and proper treatment.<\/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 City Agency & Partner Actions<\/p>\n Department of Buildings<\/p>\n DOB is reminding all builders, contractors, crane operators, and property owners to secure their construction sites, buildings, and equipment, keep their sites clear of ice and snow, and to follow all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) prescribed regulations and recommendations for helping ensure worker safety.<\/p>\n DOB will be performing random spot-check inspections of construction sites around the city. If sites are not secured, the department will take immediate enforcement action \u2014 issuing violations and Stop Work Orders, where necessary.<\/p>\n Sign up for\u00a0DOB Weather Advisories<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about securing your buildings and construction sites during periods of severe weather.<\/p>\n Department of Citywide Administrative Services<\/p>\n DCAS\u2019 Fleet team\u00a0remains\u00a0on call 24\/7 as part of the City\u2019s Tow Truck Task Force to respond to any city vehicle needs.<\/p>\n DCAS has provided agencies with flexibility and discretion around scheduling through Tuesday, supported by ongoing health and safety communications to Agency Personnel Officers and Citywide Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) Officers.<\/p>\n DCAS Facilities, Maintenance, and Construction has staff, equipment, and supplies deployed for snow removal and de-icing, prioritizing PSACs (911<\/a> call centers and emergency supplies), NYCEM facilities, courthouses, and emergency coordination hubs citywide.<\/p>\n DCAS Procurement stands ready to activate emergency contracts, and the DCAS Storehouse has extended hours to support freeze coverage, weekend delivery of rock salt and calcium, and rapid deployment of emergency resources as needed.<\/p>\n ConEdison<\/p>\n ConEd has mobilized crews across New York City and Westchester County ahead of the approaching winter storm.<\/p>\n The company urges the public to prioritize safety by staying clear of downed wires, which may be live, and reporting them\u00a0immediately\u00a0to ConEdison or by calling 911<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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