NYCEM Emergency Notifications

25503

2023-08-26T08:06:00.000

Weather

Flood Advisory (QN/BK)

Notification issued 08-26-2023 at 8:06 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Flood Advisory Where: Queens and Brooklyn When: Until 9:30 AM on 8/26 Hazards: 0.5 to 1 inch of rain expected. Heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage areas and low lying spots. Preparedness Actions: - 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. For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

25502

2023-08-26T08:00:00.000

Public Health

Waterbody Advisory

The following waterbodies are under advisory until the times shown: Alley Creek 08/26/2023 10:00 AM Bronx River, Lower 08/27/2023 05:00 AM Coney Island Creek 08/27/2023 09:00 AM Flushing Creek 08/26/2023 10:00 PM Newtown Creek, Lower 08/27/2023 04:00 AM Newtown Creek, Upper 08/27/2023 04:00 AM Paerdegat Basin 08/26/2023 12:00 PM Spring Creek 08/26/2023 07:00 AM For more info on affected waterbodies, call 311 or go to http://bit.ly/3KFvQQJ. Multilingual & ASL Link: http://on.nyc.gov/1OGVGMl.

25501

2023-08-26T06:37:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Long Island Expressway at 98th Street (QN)

Notification issued 8/26/2023 at 6:37 AM.  Following a prior closure, all eastbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway have reopened at 98th Street in Queens. Expect residual delays. Following a prior closure, all eastbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway have reopened at 98th Street in Queens. Expect residual delays.

25499

2023-08-26T04:39:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Cross Bronx Expressway at Jerome Avenue (BX)

Notification issued 8/26/2023 at 4:39 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Cross Bronx Expressway have reopened at Jerome Avenue in The Bronx. Expect residual delays.

25498

2023-08-26T04:18:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure -Long Island Expressway at 98th Street (QN)

Notification issued 8/26/2023 at 4:18 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all eastbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway are closed at 98th Street in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25500

2023-08-26T03:00:00.000

Missing Person

NYS Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert - Steven Stone - M/W/82 (CW)

Alert issued 8/26/2023 at 3:00 AM. A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Steven Stone, an 82-year-old white male from Merrick, NY. He has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'8' tall, 130lbs, with white hair and brown eyes. Last Seen: on Harbor Road in the hamlet of Merrick, Nassau County at approximately 11:15 PM on 08-25-2023. If you see Mr. Stone, please call Nassau County Police Department - 7th Precinct at (516) 573-7347 or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2oY2GCi

25497

2023-08-25T23:27:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Cross Bronx Expressway at Jerome Avenue (BX)

Notification issued 8/25/2023 at 11:27 PM. Due to police activity, all southbound lanes of the Cross Bronx Expressway are closed at Jerome Avenue in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25496

2023-08-25T18:06:00.000

Utility

Con Edison Power Outage - Crescent Street (BK)

Notification issued 08-25-2023 at 06:06 PM. Con Edison is responding to a power outage in the Crescent Street section of Brooklyn, including ZIP code(s) 11208. If you are affected by an outage: - Report it at www.coned.com/ReportOutage or call 1-800-75-CONED (26633), or if you have a speech or hearing disability, report outages to 1-800-642-2308. - Please stay safe. Never go near or touch a fallen power line. If you see a downed wire, call 1-800-75-CONED immediately. - Do not use generators indoors. - Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage. - If you are having a life-threatening medical emergency and need immediate assistance, please dial 9-1-1.

25495

2023-08-25T15:30:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Long Island Expressway (QN)

Notification issued 08-25-2023 at 03:32 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive westbound traffic delays on the Long Island Expressway approaching Clearview Expressway in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25322

2023-08-25T15:00:00.000

Transportation

Planned Road Closure - Summer Streets 2023 (BX) - 8/26

Notification issued 08-25-2023 at 3:00 PM. In support of Summer Streets 2023, Grand Concourse from East Tremont Avenue to Mosholu Parkway in The Bronx, will be closed to vehicular traffic and opened for recreational use on 8/26. The closure will take place from 7 AM to 1 PM. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit: nyc.gov/summerstreets

25321

2023-08-25T15:00:00.000

Transportation

Planned Road Closure - Summer Streets 2023 (BK) - 8/26

Notification issued 08-25-2023 at 3:00 PM. In support of Summer Streets 2023, Eastern Parkway from Grand Army Plaza to Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn, will be closed to vehicular traffic and opened for recreational use on 8/26. The closure will take place from 7AM to 1PM. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit: nyc.gov/summerstreets

25494

2023-08-25T13:04:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - Haffen Wading Pool

Notification issued 08-25-2023 at 01:04 PM. The following NYC Parks pool is temporarily closed: Haffen Wading Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).

25493

2023-08-25T06:09:00.000

Weather

Flood Advisory (SI)

Notification issued 08-25-2023 at 6:09 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Flood Advisory Where: Staten Island When: Until 9 AM on 8/25 Hazards: 1 to 1.5 inches of rain expected. Heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as other poor drainage areas and low lying spots. Preparedness Actions: - 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. For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

25492

2023-08-25T06:00:00.000

Weather

Risk of Rip Currents - 8/25-26 (BK, QN)

Notification issued 8/25/2023 at 4:10 AM. Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone on 8/25 from 8:00 AM until 8/26 at 8:00 PM. Please refrain from swimming on red-flagged beaches where a lifeguard is not present. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. If you are caught in a rip current, do not swim against the current. Instead, relax and float, or if possible, swim parallel to the shoreline. For the latest on Rip Current Risks: https://www.weather.gov/beach/okx

25491

2023-08-24T17:07:00.000

Weather

Risk of Rip Currents - 8/25 (BK, QN)

Notification issued 08-24-2023 at 05:07 PM. Life-threatening rip currents are likely for all people entering the surf zone on 8/25 from 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM. Please refrain from swimming on red-flagged beaches where a lifeguard is not present. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. If you are caught in a rip current, do not swim against the current. Instead, relax and float, or if possible, swim parallel to the shoreline. For the latest on Rip Current Risks: https://www.weather.gov/beach/okx

24987

2023-08-24T15:00:00.000

Planned Events

Fireworks Display - 8/25 - Coney Island (BK)

Notification issued 08-24-2023 at 3:00 PM. There will be a fireworks display near Coney Island in Brooklyn, tomorrow, 8/25, at approximately 9 PM.

25490

2023-08-24T12:38:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Van Wyck Expwy at 101st Ave (QN)

Notification issued 08-24-2023 at 12:38 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive northbound traffic delays on the Van Wyck Expressway at 101st Avenue in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25488

2023-08-24T11:23:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - Tottenville Wading Pool & West Brighton Wading Pool

Notification issued 08-24-2023 at 11:23 AM. The following NYC Parks pools are temporarily closed: Tottenville Wading Pool and West Brighton Wading Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).

25487

2023-08-24T01:28:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Manuel Rodriguez

Silver Alert issued 08-24-2023 at 1:28 AM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Manuel Rodriguez, a 75-year-old Hispanic male from the area of West 17th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'6' tall, 145 lbs, with white hair and blue eyes. Wearing a blue shirt with Mickey Mouse on it, brown pants, and grey sneakers. Last Seen: West 17th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan at approximately 7:30 PM on 08-22-2023. 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:

25485

2023-08-23T17:00:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - Maggie Howard Pool

Notification issued 08-23-2023 at 02:52 PM. The following NYC Parks pool is temporarily closed: Maggie Howard Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).

25486

2023-08-23T17:00:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - General Douglas Mini Pool

The following NYC Parks pool is temporarily closed: General Douglas Mini Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675). 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.

25484

2023-08-23T12:33:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - West Brighton Wading Pool

Notification issued 08-23-2023 at 12:33 PM. The following NYC Parks pool is temporarily closed: West Brighton Wading Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).

25481

2023-08-23T11:50:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - BQE (BK)

Notification issued {Today's Date} at {Current Time}.  Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway have reopened at Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Expect residual delays.

25483

2023-08-23T11:23:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - Tottenville Wading Pool & Haffen Wading Pool

Notification issued 08-23-2023 at 11:23 AM. The following NYC Parks pools are temporarily closed: Tottenville Wading Pool and Haffen Wading Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).

25482

2023-08-23T10:56:00.000

Public Health

Public Beach Advisory: Coney Island (BK)

Notification issued 08-23-2023 at 10:56 AM. Due to inadequate water quality, an advisory has been issued for the following NYC beach: Coney Island Beach. Swimming and wading are not recommended.   For more information call 3-1-1, text BEACH to 55676 or go to http://on.nyc.gov/2eJRxxz.

25480

2023-08-23T05:15:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - BQE

Notification issued 08-23-223 at 5:15 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway are closed in both directions at Tillary Street in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25479

2023-08-22T17:00:00.000

Utility

Planned Natural Gas Work - 86th Road (QN)

Notification issued 08-22-2023 at 5:00 PM. National Grid is scheduled to conduct planned natural gas work on 8/23, which may result in an odor of natural gas near 86th Road between Kew Gardens Road and Hillside Avenue in Queens. The work is scheduled to take place between 8 AM and 8 PM. Please report natural gas emergencies to 9-1-1 if they occur.

25474

2023-08-22T16:00:00.000

Public Health

Mosquito Ground Adulticiding - 8/24 (QN)

Notification issued 08-22-2023 at 4:00 PM. Weather permitting, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will conduct ground-based spraying of mosquito adulticide to help prevent West Nile Virus between 8:30PM on Thursday, 8/24, and 6:00AM on 8/25. Application will be conducted in parts of the following Queens ZIP codes: 11373, 11374, 11375, 11378, 11379, 11385, 11415, 11418, & 11419. In the case of inclement weather, the application will be delayed until Monday, 8/28. For a map of specific locations, visit: https://flic.kr/p/2oXcpGc For more information, please visit https://on.nyc.gov/3aHuKQ7 call 311.

25478

2023-08-22T11:39:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Staten Island Expressway (SI)

Notification issued 08-22-2023 at 11:39 AM. Due to police activity, expect extensive eastbound traffic delays on the Staten Island Expressway at Fingerboard Road in Staten Island. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25476

2023-08-22T11:30:00.000

Planned Events

Planned Flyover - Hudson River - 8/22

Notification issued 08-22-2023 at 11:30 AM. A pair of A-10 aircraft will be conducting a flyover southbound over the Hudson River at 2:15 PM on 8/22. The aircraft will fly at approximately 2,500 feet.

25477

2023-08-22T11:21:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - Haffen Wading Pool

Notification issued 08-22-2023 at 11:21 AM. The following NYC Parks pool is temporarily closed: Haffen Wading Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).

25475

2023-08-22T10:10:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - Van Cortlandt Wading Pool

Notification issued 08-22-2023 at 10:10 AM. The following NYC Parks pool is temporarily closed: Van Cortlandt Wading Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).

25473

2023-08-21T12:24:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - West Brighton Wading Pool

Notification issued 08-21-2023 at 12:24 PM. The following NYC Parks pool is temporarily closed: West Brighton Wading Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).

25472

2023-08-21T12:10:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

MTA Restoration - M Train (BK, QN)

Notification issued 08-21-2023 at 12:10 PM. Following a prior service disruption, M Train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

25471

2023-08-21T11:18:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - Tottenville Wading Pool

Notification issued 08-21-2023 at 11:18 AM. The following NYC Parks pool is temporarily closed: Tottenville Wading Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).

25470

2023-08-21T10:56:00.000

Emergency Activity

FDNY Activity - W 57th St (MN)

Notification issued 08-21-2023 at 10:56 AM. Due to FDNY activity, expect a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of West 57th Street and 6th Avenue in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25469

2023-08-21T09:02:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - M Train (BK, QN)

Notification issued 08-21-2023 at 9:02 AM. Due to FDNY activity, M train service is suspended in both directions between Myrtle Ave and Metropolitan Ave. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

25468

2023-08-21T07:50:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - Fisher Pool

Notification issued 08-21-2023 at 7:50 AM. The following NYC Parks pool is temporarily closed: Fisher Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).

25467

2023-08-21T04:40:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - 6th Avenue

Notification issued 08-21-2023 at 4:40 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of 6th Avenue have reopened from West 35th Street to West 37th Street in Manhattan. Expect residual delays.

25466

2023-08-21T02:57:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - LIE (QN)

Notification issued 08-21-2023 at 2:57 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Long Island Expressway have reopened at Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Expect residual delays.

25464

2023-08-21T02:56:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - 6th Avenue (MN)

Notification issued 08-21-2023 at 2:56 AM. Due to police activity, all lanes of 6th Avenue are closed in both directions at West 35th Street to West 37th Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25465

2023-08-21T02:46:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Helen Hart

Silver Alert issued 08-21-2023 at 2:46 AM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Helen Hart, a 64-year-old black female from the area of Broadway and Madison Street in Brooklyn. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'3' tall, 130lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Wearing a multi colored T- shirt, green shorts, a white and black head scarf, and white sneakers. Last Seen: Broadway and Madison Street in Brooklyn at approximately 4:55 PM on 08-19-2023. 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:

25463

2023-08-21T00:51:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure- LIE

Notification issued 08-21-2023 at 12:51 AM. Due to police activity, all eastbound lanes of the Long Island Expressway are closed at Francis Lewis Boulevard in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25462

2023-08-21T00:21:00.000

Emergency Activity

Police Activity - 6th Avenue

Notification issued 08-21-2023 at 12:21 AM. Due to police activity, expect traffic delays, road closures, and delays due to a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of 6th Avenue and West 36th Street in Manhattan. Use alternate routes to avoid the area and allow for additional travel time.

25461

2023-08-20T17:45:00.000

Public Health

Public Pool Closure - Red Hook Pool

Notification issued 08-20-2023 at 05:47 PM. The following NYC Parks pool is temporarily closed: Red Hook Pool. For continued updates on this closure, or to find a different pool near you, visit: nyc.gov/parks/outdoor-pools or call 311 (212-639-9675).

25460

2023-08-20T17:24:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified SI Ferry Schedule

25459

2023-08-20T15:34:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Brooklyn-Queens Expressway

Notification issued 08-20-2023 at 03:34 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive westbound traffic delays on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway approaching Sands Street in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

25458

2023-08-20T13:30:00.000

Emergency Activity

Five Alarm Fire - Lee Avenue (BK)

Notification issued 08-20-2023 at 1:30 PM. Update: Emergency personnel are on the scene of what is now a five alarm fire located at Lee Avenue and Hooper Street 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.

25457

2023-08-20T12:13:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - Lee Avenue (BK)

Notification issued 08-20-2023 at 12:13 PM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Lee Avenue and Hooper Street 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.

25430

2023-08-20T12:00:00.000

Public Health

Mosquito Ground Adulticiding - 8/22 (QN)

Notification issued 08-20-2023 at 12:00 PM. Weather permitting, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene will conduct ground-based spraying of mosquito adulticide to help prevent West Nile Virus between 8:30 PM on 8/22 and 6:00 AM on 8/23. Application will be conducted in parts of the following Queens ZIP codes: 11004, 11005, 11361, 11362, 11363, 11364, 11426, and 11427. In the case of inclement weather, the alternate time frame for this activity is between 8:30 PM on 8/23 and 6:00 AM on 8/24. For a map of specific locations, visit: https://flic.kr/p/2oWa5Pg For more information, please visit https://on.nyc.gov/3aHuKQ7 call 311.