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@NYCWater
Help Prevent Street Flooding: Clear leaves & debris from catch basins near your home if it is safe to do so. Be sure to wear gloves & watch for traffic. Report clogged catch basins: call 311 or visit .
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@nycemergencymgt
has issued a Travel Advisory for 8/6-8/7. Heavy rainfall, minor flooding, & thunderstorms expected. Flooding of low-lying areas is possible. Exercise caution & expect travel delays. . Multilingual & ASL Link:
Did you know that 350 New Yorkers died last summer from heat related illnesses?
Heat-related deaths are preventable, and you can learn how to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe with resources at
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@NWSNewYorkNY
Flood Watch for NYC: 2:00 PM on 8/6-12:00 PM on 8/7. Rainfall rates of 1-2 in. per hour may cause flooding of roadways & streets. Do not drive or walk where water covers the roadway. Info: . Multilingual & ASL:
Summertime in NYC can be a fun time, but it can also be deadly.
Last year, 350 New Yorkers died of preventable heat-related illnesses. Check out our resources at to learn more about how to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from extreme heat.
It’s hot today, New York! Remember to stay safe &
#beattheheat
Even Mr. and Mrs. Farfly are looking for cool options during this heat. 🐦⬛☀️
Visit to find parks & other cool options. Who knows, maybe you'll run into a couple familiar, beaked faces.
Hey
@nycwater
. We found some new fans of your delicious H₂O at Puppysphere. They just had one question - what’s the legal drinking age in dog years for the champagne of water?
A strong thunderstorm near Coney Island is moving northeast at 35MPH and will impact Brooklyn and Queens until 7:30PM. When thunder roars, go indoors. Wind gusts of up to 40MPH are possible.
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@NWSNewYorkNY
has issued a Special Weather Statement for Brooklyn & Queens for a strong thunderstorm w/ wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea sized hail. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs & blow around unsecured objects.
Babies, young children, and the elderly are more vulnerable to heat and should be checked on often. People with mental health issues may require our help to ensure they are taking hot-weather precautions: .
Babies, young children, and the elderly are more vulnerable to heat and should be checked on often. People with mental health issues may require our help to ensure they are taking hot-weather precautions: .
ICYMI: The Heat Advisory will remain in place until 8pm!
Heat-related deaths are preventable, and you can learn how to keep yourself, your loved ones, and your community safe with resources at .
NYC will experience extreme heat today and tomorrow.
@NYCDHS
has issued a
#CodeRed
Alert, initiating enhanced outreach efforts. During this time, Outreach teams will help DHS clients access cooling centers. Visit to find one near you.
Due to expected high temperatures and high heat indices, NYC cooling centers are open today, Friday, August 2.
Call centers directly to confirm hours & for more information.
Find one near you: .
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@NWSNewYorkNY
Heat Advisory for NYC: until 8PM on 8/3. Heat indices in the upper 90s expected. Avoid strenuous outdoor activity. Info: or . Multilingual & ASL Link:
The Bronx. Manhattan. Staten Island.
What do they have in common?
Beginning today, they can order FREE brown bins for compost.
Service begins Oct. 6, every week on your recycling day, just like in BK and Queens. Fight rats, help the planet.
Get a bin: .