NYCEM Emergency Notifications

26151

2023-12-08T16:03:00.000

Weather

High Wind Watch - 12/10 - 12/11 - Brooklyn & Queens

Notification issued 12-08-2023 at 04:03 PM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: High Wind Watch Where: Brooklyn & Queens When: 4:00 PM on 12/10 to 6:00 AM on 12/11 Hazards: Winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph possible. Winds at these speeds can cause flying debris, turn unsecured objects into projectiles, & cause power outages. Exercise caution when walking, biking, or driving. Preparedness Actions: Before an Outage - Charge cell phones - Gather supplies - Turn refrigerators/freezers to a colder setting. During an Outage - Stay clear of downed power lines. - Turn off all appliances - Keep refrigerator & freezer doors closed. - Do not use generators indoors. - If you lose power & have a disability/access needs or use Life Sustaining Equipment (LSE) & need immediate assistance, dial 9-1-1. For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

26150

2023-12-08T15:52:00.000

Weather

Flood Watch - 12/10 - 12/11 - The Bronx

Notification issued 12-08-2023 at 03:52 PM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Flood Watch Where: The Bronx When: 4:00 PM on 12/10 to 6:00 AM on 12/11 Hazards: Heavy rain of 2 inches possible may cause flooding in the city, including on highways, streets, underpasses, as well as other poor drainage or low-lying spots. Preparedness Actions: If you are in a basement, prepare to move to a higher floor during periods of heavy rain. Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross safely. If you lose power and have a disability, access and functional needs, or use life-sustaining equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, dial 911. For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

26149

2023-12-08T15:41:00.000

Weather

Flood Watch - 12/10 - 12/11 - Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island

Notification issued 12-08-2023 at 03:41 PM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Flood Watch Where: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island When: 4:00 PM on 12/10 to 6:00 AM on 12/11 Hazards: Heavy rain of 2 inches possible may cause flooding in the city, including on highways, streets, underpasses, as well as other poor drainage or low-lying spots. Preparedness Actions: If you are in a basement, prepare to move to a higher floor during periods of heavy rain. Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the roadway as the water depth may be too great to allow you to cross safely. If you lose power and have a disability, access and functional needs, or use life-sustaining equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, dial 911. For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

26148

2023-12-08T11:40:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry

26145

2023-12-06T20:05:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Verrazzano Bridge (BK)

Notification issued 12-06-2023 at 08:02 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive Staten Island-bound traffic delays on Verrazzano Bridge. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2hjFYBK. Notify NYC alerts in ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ??????: https://on.nyc.gov/change-language. To refer your friends and family to this service please visit https://a858-nycnotify.nyc.gov/notifynyc/Home/ReferAFriend. Please contact NotifyNYC@oem.nyc.gov with questions or concerns.

26144

2023-12-06T17:15:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Carmen Gonzales - F/H/94 (BX)

Silver Alert issued {Today's Date} at {Current Time}. A Silver Alert has been issued for Carmen Gonzales, a 94-year-old Hispanic female from the area of Westchester Avenue and Tinton Avenue in The Bronx. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'11' tall, 110lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. Wearing a burgundy dress. Last Seen: Westchester Avenue and Tinton Avenue in The Bronx at approximately 4:30 AM on 12-06-2023. If you see the missing person, please call 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS) or 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2pk2SSU

25993

2023-12-06T13:00:00.000

Emergency Activity

2023 U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Declaration - 9/29 Flash Flood Event

Notification issued 12-06-2023 at 1:00 PM. Eligible New York City residents and businesses in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island affected by the significant flash flooding event on September 29, 2023, may now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans are made available for those whose homes and/or businesses were damaged due to flooding. The filing deadline to submit applications is February 2, 2024 for physical damage, and September 4, 2024 for economic injury. For more information and to apply, please visit: http://on.nyc.gov/flashfloodrecovery

6384

2023-12-06T10:42:00.000

Emergency Activity

Police Activity - Grand Central Terminal (MN)

Notification issued 12-06-2023 at 10:42 AM. Due to police activity, expect a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. Use alternate routes to avoid the area and allow for additional travel time.

6634

2023-12-06T09:33:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

Mass Transit Restoration - 5 Train (BX)

Notification issued 12-06-2023 at 9:33 AM. Following a prior service disruption, 5 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

18439

2023-12-06T09:01:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - 5 Train (BX)

Notification issued 12-06-2023 at 9:01 AM. Due to a track fire, 5 train service is suspended in both directions between Eastchester-Dyre Ave and East 180th St. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

20174

2023-12-05T15:00:00.000

Planned Events

Media Production - Greenpoint Avenue & Railroad Avenue (QN)

Notification issued 12-05-2023 at 3:00 PM.  A media production with a simulated explosion and fireball effect is scheduled to take place from 10 AM to 12 PM on 12/6 in the area of Greenpoint Avenue and Railroad Avenue in Queens. The stunt is expected to occur one time. NYPD and FDNY will be on site.

20571

2023-12-05T08:00:00.000

Public Health

Waterbody Advisory - 12/5 (CW)

Bronx River, Lower 12/05/2023 08:00 PM Coney Island Creek 12/05/2023 06:00 PM Flushing Creek 12/05/2023 04:00 PM Newtown Creek, Lower 12/06/2023 04:00 AM Newtown Creek, Upper 12/06/2023 04:00 AM A Waterbody Advisory has been issued. For more info on affected waterbodies, call 311 or go to http://bit.ly/3KFvQQJ. (*) Please note that DEP has detected a possible technical difficulty with this rain gauge which is currently being diagnosed. Waterbody advisories that use this gauge are temporarily using the next closest rain gauge. Users are advised to check the website link regularly which will reflect the most up-to-date information as any issues are resolved.

21053

2023-12-04T18:52:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Prospect Expressway (BK)

Notification issued 12-04-2023 at 06:48 PM. Due to an overturned vehicle, expect extensive traffic delays in both directions on Prospect Expressway approaching Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

23035

2023-12-04T16:18:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Williamsburg Bridge (BK/MN)

Notification issued 12-04-2023 at 04:17 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays, and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near the Williamsburg Bridge in Brooklyn & Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

23852

2023-12-04T11:07:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Brooklyn Queens Expressway (QN)

Notification issued 12-04-2023 at 11:07 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway have reopened at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Expect residual delays.

24625

2023-12-04T10:52:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Brooklyn Queens Expressway (QN)

Notification issued 12-04-2023 at 10:52 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all eastbound lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway are closed at Northern Boulevard in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25065

2023-12-03T12:28:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - FDR Drive (MN)

Notification issued 12-03-2023 at 12:28 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive traffic delays in both directions on the FDR Drive approaching East 106th Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25649

2023-12-03T09:00:00.000

Public Health

Waterbody Advisory - 12/3 (CW)

The following Waterbody Advisories are reported as of 12-03-2023 at 7:02 AM. Mill Basin 12/03/2023 07:00 AM Newtown Creek, Lower 12/04/2023 03:00 AM Newtown Creek, Upper 12/04/2023 03:00 AM Paerdegat Basin 12/03/2023 11:00 AM Powell Cove 12/03/2023 07:00 AM Spring Creek 12/03/2023 10:00 AM Westchester Creek 12/03/2023 08:00 AM A Waterbody Advisory has been issued. For more info on affected waterbodies, call 311 or go to http://bit.ly/3KFvQQJ.

25745

2023-12-03T07:15:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - West Shore Expressway (SI)

Notification issued 12-03-2023 at 07:15 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the West Shore Expressway have reopened at Arden Avenue in Staten Island. Expect residual delays.

26123

2023-12-02T18:04:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - 45th Street & Broadway (MN)

Notification issued 12-02-2023 at 06:04 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near 45th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26117

2023-12-02T15:00:00.000

Transportation

Holiday Open Streets - 12/3 - 5th Avenue (MN)

Notification issued 12-02-2023 at 3:00 PM. In support of Holiday Open Streets, 5th Avenue from 59th Street to 48th Street will be closed in Manhattan. Crosstown traffic will remain open. The closures will take place on Sunday, 12/3, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26143

2023-12-02T09:33:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - LIE (QN)

Notification issued 12-02-2023 at 09:33 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Long Island Expressway have reopened at Marathon Parkway in Queens. Expect residual delays.

26140

2023-12-02T07:32:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Belt Parkway (QN)

Notification issued 12-02-2023 at 07:32 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Belt Parkway have reopened at Rockaway Boulevard in Queens. Expect residual delays.

26141

2023-12-02T07:20:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Brooklyn Queens Expressway (QN)

Notification issued 12-02-2023 at 07:20 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway have reopened at Queens Boulevard in Queens. Expect residual delays.

26139

2023-12-02T07:14:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

MTA Restoration - 1 Train (MN)

Notification issued 12-02-2023 at 07:14 AM. Following a prior service disruption, 1 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26142

2023-12-02T07:08:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - LIE (QN)

Notification issued 12-02-2023 at 07:08 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all eastbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway are closed at Marathon Parkway in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26138

2023-12-02T05:18:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Belt Parkway at Rockaway Boulevard (QN)

Notification issued 12/2/2023 at 5:18 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all eastbound lanes of the Belt Parkway are closed at Queens Boulevard in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26137

2023-12-02T05:02:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Brooklyn Queens Expressway at Queens Boulevard (QN)

Notification issued 12/2/2023 at 5:02 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all eastbound lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway are closed at Queens Boulevard in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26134

2023-12-02T02:00:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - 1 Train (MN)

Notification issued 12/2/2023 at 2:00 AM. Due to a water condition, 1 train service is suspended between 14th Street and South Ferry in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

26133

2023-12-01T17:15:00.000

Public Health

Tar Ball Clean Up - Fort Wadsworth (SI)

Notification issued 12-01-2023 at 5:15 PM. Coast Guard Sector New York has reported tar balls along Fort Wadsworth beaches in Staten Island ranging in size from approximately 1-2 inches. Expect oil spill removal organization personnel to be cleaning up along the beach front. If you see a tar ball, please refrain from touching or moving them and report the sighting to the National Response Center at 1-800-424-8802.

26136

2023-12-01T17:05:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Grand Central Parkway (QN)

Notification issued 12-01-2023 at 05:05 PM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of Grand Central Parkway have reopened at Parsons Boulevard in Queens. Expect residual delays.

26135

2023-12-01T16:52:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Grand Central Parkway (QN)

Notification issued 12-01-2023 at 04:51 PM. Due to a vehicle fire, all westbound lanes of Grand Central Parkway are closed approaching Parsons Boulevard in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26132

2023-11-30T18:30:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Isabel Ruiz (M/H/77)

Silver Alert issued 11-30-2023 at 6:30 PM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Isabel Ruiz, a 77-year-old Hispanic male from the area of University Ave and West 174th Street in The Bronx. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'8' tall, 150lbs, is bald and has brown eyes. Wearing a black bubble jacket, blue jeans and a blue baseball cap with white lettering 'PR' on the front with a Puerto Rican flag on the back. Last Seen: University Ave and West 174th Street in The Bronx at approximately 1:25AM on 11-30-2023. If you see the missing person, please call 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS) or 9-1-1.

26054

2023-11-30T13:50:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - Madison Avenue (MN)

Notification issued 11-30-2023 at 1:50 PM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Madison Avenue and East 95th Street in Manhattan. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains.

26131

2023-11-29T21:05:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Midtown (MN)

Notification issued 11-29-2023 at 09:05 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near Midtown in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26130

2023-11-29T20:18:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Madison Avenue & 45th Street (MN)

Notification issued 11-29-2023 at 08:17 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near Madison Avenue & 45th Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26128

2023-11-29T17:00:00.000

Planned Events

Planned Flyover - 11/30 - VZ Bridge

Notification issued 11-29-2023 at 7:00 PM. 3 F-18 aircraft will be conducting a Hudson River flyover near the Verrazzano Bridge at 1 PM on 11/30. The aircraft will fly at approximately 2,500 feet.

26129

2023-11-29T16:58:00.000

Utility

Water Condition - Baltic Street & Henry Street (BK)

Notification issued 11-29-2023 at 04:58 PM. Due to a water condition, expect emergency personnel and traffic delays in the area of Baltic Street and Henry Street in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes.

26127

2023-11-29T09:36:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

Mass Transit Restoration - PATH Train (MN)

Notification issued 11-29-2023 at 9:36 AM. Following a prior service disruption, PATH train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26126

2023-11-29T09:12:00.000

Regional Mass Transit

PATH Suspension - Newark - Journal Square (MN)

Notification issued 11-29-2023 at 9:12 AM. Due to a signal problem, PATH Train service is suspended between Newark and Journal Square. Use alternate routes. NJT Rail is cross honoring PATH at NWK and NYPS. For more information, visit www.panynj.gov/path

26125

2023-11-28T20:28:00.000

Regional Mass Transit

PATH Train Restoration - HOB-33rd/JSQ-33rd

Notification issued 11-28-2023 at 08:29 PM. Following a prior service disruption, PATH train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26124

2023-11-28T19:43:00.000

Regional Mass Transit

PATH Train Service Suspension - JSQ-33 & HOB-33

Notification issued 11-28-2023 at 07:43 PM. Due to police activity, Hoboken to 33 Street, Journal Square to 33 Street (via Hoboken) PATH Train service is suspended. Use alternate routes. NJT rail cross honoring PATH at NWK, HOB, NYPS, SEC. HBLR honoring at HOB, NWP, EXPL. NJT Bus #126 also cross honoring. For more information, visit www.panynj.gov/path

26122

2023-11-28T15:00:00.000

Planned Events

Planned Flyover - 11/29 - VZ Bridge

Notification issued 11-28-2023 at 3:00 PM. 3 F-18 aircraft will be conducting a Hudson River flyover near the Verrazzano Bridge at 10 AM on 11/29. The aircraft will fly at approximately 2,500 feet.

26121

2023-11-28T07:36:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Clearview Expressway (QN)

Notification issued 11-28-2023 at 7:36 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive northbound traffic delays on the Clearview Expressway at 35th Avenue in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26120

2023-11-27T19:12:00.000

Transportation

Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Reopened

Notification issued 11-27-2023 at 19:12. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel have reopened in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26116

2023-11-27T18:49:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Hugh L. Carey Tunnel (BK)

Notification issued 11-27-2023 at 06:49 PM. Due to a broken down vehicle, all Manhattan-bound lanes of Hugh L. Carey Tunnel are closed in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26115

2023-11-27T16:00:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Alexander Green - (M/B/79)

Silver Alert issued {Today's Date} at {Current Time}. A Silver Alert has been issued for Alexander Green, a 79-year-old black male from the area of 111th Avenue and 148th Street in Queens. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'6' tall, 120lbs, bald and brown eyes. Wearing black hoodie, dark colored pants, and black sneakers. Last Seen: 111th Avenue and 148th Street in Queens at approximately 2:00 PM on 11-25-2023. If you see the missing person, please call 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS) or 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2piia4R

26114

2023-11-27T14:10:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

Mass Transit Restoration - 6 Train (BX)

Notification issued 11-27-2023 at 02:09 PM. Following a prior service disruption, 6 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26113

2023-11-27T13:54:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - 6 Train (BX)

Notification issued 11-27-2023 at 01:52 PM. Due to a report of smoke, the 6 train service is suspended in both directions between Pelham Bay Park and Parkchester. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

26112

2023-11-27T08:00:00.000

Public Health

Waterbody Advisory - 11/27 (CW)

Alley Creek 11/27/2023 11:00 PM Arthur Kill, Upper 11/27/2023 07:00 AM Bowery Bay 11/27/2023 08:00 AM Bronx River, Lower 11/28/2023 12:00 PM Coney Island Creek 11/28/2023 06:00 AM Flushing Bay 11/27/2023 11:00 AM Flushing Creek 11/28/2023 11:00 AM Gowanus Canal, Inner 11/27/2023 03:00 PM Gowanus Canal, Outer 11/27/2023 11:00 AM Hutchinson River, Lower 11/27/2023 11:00 AM Newtown Creek, Lower 11/28/2023 10:00 AM Newtown Creek, Upper 11/28/2023 10:00 AM Paerdegat Basin 11/27/2023 11:00 AM Powell Cove 11/27/2023 07:00 AM Spring Creek 11/27/2023 09:00 AM Westchester Creek 11/27/2023 07:00 AM