NYCEM Emergency Notifications

26061

2023-11-21T11:03:00.000

Weather

Rain Preparedness - Clear Catch Basins

Notification issued 11-21-2023 at 11:03 AM. Periods of moderate to briefly heavy rain are expected across NYC overnight through tomorrow morning. Help prevent street flooding by clearing leaves and debris from catch basins near your home. If you're cleaning catch basin grates, be sure to wear gloves & watch out for traffic. You can also report a clogged catch basin by calling 311 or submitting online at https://on.nyc.gov/38t3h4r

26063

2023-11-21T10:25:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened- Queens-Midtown Tunnel

Notification issued 11-21-2023 at 10:25 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Queens-Midtown Tunnel have reopened. Expect residual delays.

26062

2023-11-21T10:09:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Queens-Midtown Tunnel

Notification issued 11-21-2023 at 10:09 AM. Due to a broken down vehicle, all Manhattan-bound lanes of the Queens-Midtown Tunnel are closed. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26056

2023-11-21T06:00:00.000

Weather

Coastal Flood Statement - 11/22 (MN)

Notification issued 11/21/2023 at 4:31 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Coastal Flood Statement Where: Manhattan When: 2:00 AM on 11/22 to 6:00 AM on 11/22 Hazards: Inundation of 0.5ft above ground level may cause minor flooding of shore roads and properties. Preparedness Actions: - Avoid driving through or coming in contact with flood waters. There could be pollutants in the water or other hazards that you cannot see. - Coastal flood waters could damage your vehicle. Move your car to higher ground, and wash your car thoroughly if it makes contact with flood waters. - New York City residents, please call 311 if you encounter flooding that makes roads impassable, causes property damage, or persists for more than 48 hours. Info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

26060

2023-11-21T06:00:00.000

Weather

Coastal Flood Advisory - 11/22 (SI/Brooklyn/Queens South)

Notification issued 11/21/2023 5:00 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Coastal Flood Advisory Where: Brooklyn, Staten Island, Queens South When: on 11/22 from 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM Hazards: Inundation of 1 foot above ground level may cause minor flooding of shore roads and/or properties. Preparedness Actions: - Avoid driving through or coming in contact with flood waters. Six inches of fast flowing water can knock you off your feet, and as little as one foot of rushing water can carry away a car. There could be pollutants in the water or other hazards that you cannot see. - Coastal flood waters could damage your vehicle. Move your car to higher ground, and wash your car thoroughly if it makes contact with flood waters. - New York City residents, please call 311 if you encounter flooding that makes roads impassable, causes property damage, or persists for more than 48 hours. Info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

26055

2023-11-21T06:00:00.000

Weather

Coastal Flood Advisory - Queens North (11/22)

Notification issued 11/21/2023 at 4:51 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Coastal Flood Advisory Where: Queens North When: on 11/22 from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM Hazards: Inundation of 1 feet above ground level may cause minor flooding of shore roads and/or properties. Preparedness Actions: - Avoid driving through or coming in contact with flood waters. Six inches of fast flowing water can knock you off your feet, and as little as one foot of rushing water can carry away a car. There could be pollutants in the water or other hazards that you cannot see. - Coastal flood waters could damage your vehicle. Move your car to higher ground, and wash your car thoroughly if it makes contact with flood waters. - New York City residents, please call 311 if you encounter flooding that makes roads impassable, causes property damage, or persists for more than 48 hours. Info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

26059

2023-11-21T06:00:00.000

Weather

Coastal Flood Advisory - The Bronx (11/22)

Notification issued 11/21/2023 at 4:41 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Coastal Flood Advisory Where: Bronx When: 5:00 AM on 11/22 until 11:00 AM on 11/22 Hazards: Inundation of 1-2 feet above ground level may cause minor flooding of shore roads and/or properties. Preparedness Actions: - Avoid driving through or coming in contact with flood waters. Six inches of fast flowing water can knock you off your feet, and as little as one foot of rushing water can carry away a car. There could be pollutants in the water or other hazards that you cannot see. - Coastal flood waters could damage your vehicle. Move your car to higher ground, and wash your car thoroughly if it makes contact with flood waters. - New York City residents, please call 311 if you encounter flooding that makes roads impassable, causes property damage, or persists for more than 48 hours. Info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

26057

2023-11-20T21:42:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - Bainbridge Avenue (BX)

Notification issued 11-20-2023 at 09:42 PM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Bainbridge Avenue and East 196th Street in The Bronx. 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.

25976

2023-11-20T15:00:00.000

Planned Events

CERT Exercise - 11/21 - NYCEM HQ (BK)

Notification issued 11-20-2023 at 3:00 PM.  As part of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training class, a disaster simulation drill will be conducted at approximately 6:30 PM on 11/21 in the area of Cadman Plaza East and Red Cross Place in Brooklyn. Expect to see FDNY and NYPD personnel in action. To learn more about CERT, visit http://www.NYC.gov/CERT.

26052

2023-11-20T09:54:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - FDR Drive (MN)

Notification issued 11-20-2023 at 9:54 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the FDR Drive have reopened at East 90th Street in Manhattan. Expect residual delays.

26051

2023-11-20T08:33:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

MTA Restoration - 3 Train (BK)

Notification issued 11-20-2023 at 8:33 AM. Following a prior service disruption, 3 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26050

2023-11-20T06:53:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - 3 Train (BK)

Notification issued 11-20-2023 at 6:53 AM. Due to a person struck by a train, 3 train service is suspended in both directions between Crown Hts - Utica Av and New Lots Av. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

26049

2023-11-20T02:57:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - FDR Drive (MN)

Notification issued 11-20-2023 at 2:57 AM. Due to a misplaced tractor trailer, all southbound lanes of the FDR Drive are closed at East 90th Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26048

2023-11-19T06:57:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Belt Parkway (BK)

Notification issued 11-19-2023 at 06:57 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Belt Parkway have reopened at Knapp Street in Brooklyn. Expect residual delays.

26046

2023-11-19T04:58:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Long Island Expressway (QN)

Notification issued 11-19-2023 at 4:58 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive eastbound traffic delays on the Long Island Expressway at Greenpoint Avenue in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26047

2023-11-19T01:48:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - FDR Drive (MN)

Notification issued 11-19-2023 at 1:48 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the FDR Drive have reopened at 15th Street in Manhattan. Expect residual delays.

26045

2023-11-19T00:41:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - FDR Drive (MN)

Notification issued 11-19-2023 at 12:41 AM. Due to a vehicle fire, all lanes of the FDR Drive are closed in both directions at 15th Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26044

2023-11-18T22:00:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Belt Parkway (BK)

Notification issued 11-18-2023 at 10:00 PM. Due to a collision investigation, all westbound lanes of the Belt Parkway are closed Knapp Street in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26043

2023-11-18T19:28:00.000

Missing Person

Missing Child Alert Cancellation - Zaire Allen Bell (M/B/15)

Notification issued 11-18-2023 at 07:28 PM. The Missing Child Alert issued for Zaire Allen Bell has been cancelled.

26042

2023-11-18T16:14:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - 5th Avenue (BK)

Notification issued 11-18-2023 at 04:14 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near 5th Avenue and 80th Street in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26041

2023-11-18T10:11:00.000

Missing Person

Missing Child Alert - Zaire Allen Bell (M/B/15)

Alert issued 11-18-2023 at 10:11 AM. A Missing Child Alert has been issued for Zaire Allen Bell, a 15-year-old black male from Brownsville. The child has autism and may be in imminent danger. Child Description: 5'5' tall, 150lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Wearing black coat, black sweatpants, black and white Nike sneakers and was carrying a navy camouflage backpack. Last Seen: Brownsville area at approximately 7:15 AM on 11-16-2023. If you see the missing person, please call NYCPD Missing Person Squad at 800- 577- 8477 or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2pgndfJ

26040

2023-11-17T23:57:00.000

Missing Person

NYS Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert - Paul Blaise - M/B/84 (CW)

Alert issued 11/17/2023 at 11:57 AM. A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Paul Blaise, an 84-year-old black male from Roosevelt, NY. He has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'10' tall, 200lbs, bald with brown eyes. Last Seen: on Roosevelt Avenue at approximately 12:00 PM on 11-17-2023. Vehicle: black 2004 Toyota Camry with license plate number CXZ-2718 If you see Mr. Blaise, please call the Nassau County Police Department - 1st Precinct at (516) 573-7347 or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2pgp3r2

26039

2023-11-17T18:41:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Cross Bronx Expressway (BX)

Notification issued 11-17-2023 at 06:41 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive southbound traffic delays on the Cross Bronx Expressway at Rosedale Avenue in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26038

2023-11-17T18:03:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Penn Station (MN)

Notification issued 11-17-2023 at 06:03 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near Penn Station in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26037

2023-11-17T17:08:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Grand Central Terminal (MN)

Notification issued 11-17-2023 at 05:08 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26028

2023-11-17T15:00:00.000

Planned Events

Full Scale Exercise - 11/18 - JFK Airport (QN)

Notification issued 11-17-2023 at 3:00 PM. The Port Authority of NY & NJ will conduct a training exercise on Saturday, 11/18, at JFK Airport in Queens. The activity is scheduled to occur between 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM. During this time, airport operations will not be affected, though travelers and members of the public may see smoke and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles at and around the airport. This is only a drill.

26036

2023-11-17T14:45:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

Mass Transit Restoration - L Train (BK/MN)

Notification issued 11-17-2023 at 02:45 PM. Following a prior service disruption, L Train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26035

2023-11-17T13:41:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - L Train (MN/ BK)

Notification issued 11-17-2023 at 01:40 PM. Due to a person struck by a train, L train service is suspended in both directions between Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenue and 8th Avenue. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

26034

2023-11-17T07:12:00.000

Emergency Activity

Police Activity - 7th Avenue & West 47th Street (MN)

Notification issued 11-17-2023 at 07:11 AM. Due to police activity, expect traffic delays, road closures and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of 7th Avenue and West 47th Street in Manhattan. Use alternate routes to avoid the area and allow for additional travel time.

26033

2023-11-17T06:44:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - Holland Avenue (BX)

Notification issued {Today's Date} at {Current Time}. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Holland Avenue and Astor Avenue in The Bronx. 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.

26031

2023-11-16T14:03:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - George Street & Evergreen Avenue (BK)

Notification issued 11-16-2023 at 02:03 PM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at George Street and Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. 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.

26032

2023-11-16T13:53:00.000

Emergency Activity

FDNY Activity - George Street & Evergreen Avenue (BK)

Notification issued 11-16-2023 at 1:53 PM. Due to FDNY activity, expect traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of George Street and Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26029

2023-11-16T11:59:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Restoration - R Train (BK)

Notification issued 11-16-2023 at 11:59 AM. Following a prior service disruption, R train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26027

2023-11-16T11:08:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - R Train (BK)

Notification issued 11-16-2023 at 11:08 AM Due to FDNY activity, R train service is suspended in both directions between Bay Ridge - 95 St and 59 St. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

26025

2023-11-16T08:08:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry

26026

2023-11-16T07:56:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Lower Level Manhattan Bridge

Notification issued 11-16-2023 at 7:56 AM. Due to police activity, expect extensive westbound traffic delays on the Lower Level Manhattan Bridge in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26024

2023-11-15T21:22:00.000

Emergency Activity

Police Activity- West 41st Street & 8th Avenue (MN)

Notification issued 11-15-2023 at 09:20 PM. Due to police activity, expect traffic delays, mass transit disruptions and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of West 41st Street between 8th and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. Use alternate routes to avoid the area and allow for additional travel time.

26022

2023-11-15T16:44:00.000

Emergency Activity

Police Activity - Broadway & Morris Street (MN)

Notification issued 11-15-2023 at 04:44 PM. Due to police activity, expect traffic delays, road closures, mass transit disruptions, and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of Broadway and Morris Street in Manhattan. Use alternate routes to avoid the area and allow for additional travel time.

26023

2023-11-15T16:02:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Broadway (MN)

Notification issued 11-15-2023 at 04:02 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near Broadway and West 114th Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26021

2023-11-15T15:00:00.000

Planned Events

Planned Flyover - 11/16 - VZ Bridge

Notification issued 11-15-2023 at 3:00 PM. 2 F-18 aircraft will be conducting a Hudson River flyover near the Verrazzano Bridge at 3:30 PM on 11/16. The aircraft will fly at approximately 2,500 feet.

26020

2023-11-15T03:33:00.000

Utility

Con Ed Steam Outage - West 70th Street and Central Park West (MN)

Notification issued 11/15/2023 at 3:33 AM. Con Edison is responding to a steam outage affecting the following ZIP code(s): 10023, 10024. Customers in this area may experience a loss of steam service. Report outages to 1-800-75-CONED.

26019

2023-11-14T19:49:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Long Island Expressway (QN)

Notification issued 11-14-2023 at 07:49 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive eastbound traffic delays on the Long Island Expressway approaching Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26018

2023-11-14T13:33:00.000

Emergency Activity

Police Activity - Centre Street & Chambers Street (MN)

Notification issued 11-14-2023 at 1:33 PM. Due to police activity, expect delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of Centre Street and Chambers Street in Manhattan. Use alternate routes to avoid the area and allow for additional travel time.

26017

2023-11-14T11:41:00.000

Emergency Activity

Police Activity - Duane Street & Broadway (MN)

Notification issued 11-14-2023 at 11:41 AM. Due to police activity, expect delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of Duane Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Use alternate routes to avoid the area and allow for additional travel time.

26016

2023-11-14T11:20:00.000

Missing Person

Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert - Charles Cumberbatch M/B/87

Alert issued 11-14-2023 at 11:20 AM. A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Charles Cumberbatch, a 87-year-old black male from Yonkers, NY. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'6' tall, 175lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Wearing a black baseball cap, khaki colored jeans and a black jacket with a skull and red lettering. Last Seen: Yonkers, NY at approximately 12:00 PM on 11-13-2023. If you see the missing person, please call at 914-377-7900 or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2pfMBJ2

26015

2023-11-13T18:31:00.000

Missing Person

Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert - Frances Doner - F/W/85

Alert issued 11-13-2023 at 06:31 PM. A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Frances Doner, a 85-year-old white female from Oceanside, NY. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'2' tall, 115lbs, with white hair and blue eyes. Wearing a red jacket and black pants. Last Seen: Long Beach Bridge in Island Park at approximately 1:15 PM on 11-13-2023. Vehicle: White 2019 Subaru Outback with license plate number CZD-3359 If you see the missing person, please call Nassau Co PD at 516-573-7347 or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2pfDWBH

26014

2023-11-13T11:23:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Disruption - E, F, R Trains (QN)

Notification issued 11-13-2023 at 11:23 AM. Due to a person struck by a train, expect delays & service changes on E, F, R train service near Jackson Hts - Roosevelt Ave in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

26013

2023-11-12T22:00:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Shirley Peoples - F/B/79

Silver Alert issued 11/13/2023 at 4:05 AM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Shirley Peoples, a 79-year-old black female from the area of 90th Avenue and 149th Street in Queens. Ms. Peoples has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'5' tall, 160lbs, with blonde hair and eyes. Last Seen: 90th Avenue and 149th Street in Queens at approximately 10:00 AM on 11-09-2023. If you see Ms. Peoples, please call 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS) or 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2pftUDw

26012

2023-11-12T18:39:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - Hester Street (MN)

Notification issued {Today's Date} at {Current Time}. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Hester Street and Mulberry 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.

26011

2023-11-12T13:24:00.000

Regional Mass Transit

Amtrak Suspension - Empire Service - New York & Albany (CW)

Notification issued 11-12-2023 at 1:24 PM. Amtrak Empire service is suspended between New York and Albany in both directions. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.amtrak.com.