NYCEM Emergency Notifications

24248

2023-03-01T11:30:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Gowanus Expressway at 3rd Avenue (BK)

Notification issued 03-01-2023 at 11:30 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive eastbound traffic delays on the Gowanus Expressway at 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24238

2023-03-01T09:00:00.000

Planned Events

Planned Flyover - 3/1 - Hudson River (BK/MN/SI)

Notification issued 03-01-2023 at 9:00 AM. Two F-18 aircraft will be conducting a flyover from the Verrazzano Bridge to West Point at 11:30 AM on 3/1. The aircraft will fly at approximately 2,500 feet.

24247

2023-03-01T08:00:00.000

Public Health

Waterbody Advisory - 3/1 (CW)

The following Waterbody Advisories are reported as of 03-01-2023 at 7:02 AM. Waterbody Advisory Triggering Rainfall Event Waterbody Advisory End Date/Time Rain Gauge Event Start Time Event Duration (hr) Total Rainfall (in) Peak Intensity (in/hr) Alley Creek 03/01/2023 08:00 PM TI 02/27/2023 11:00 PM 17 0.63 0.08 Bronx River, Lower 03/02/2023 01:00 PM HP 02/27/2023 10:00 PM 19 0.62 0.07 Coney Island Creek 03/02/2023 01:00 AM CI 02/28/2023 11:00 AM 6 0.31 0.28 Flushing Creek 03/02/2023 09:00 AM TI 02/27/2023 11:00 PM 17 0.63 0.08 Gowanus Canal, Inner 03/01/2023 10:00 PM RH 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 29 0.80 0.07 Gowanus Canal, Outer 03/01/2023 09:00 PM RH 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 29 0.80 0.07 Hutchinson River, Lower 03/01/2023 09:00 AM HP 02/27/2023 10:00 PM 19 0.62 0.07 Newtown Creek, Lower 03/01/2023 09:00 PM BB 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 20 0.22 0.06 Newtown Creek, Upper 03/01/2023 09:00 PM BB 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 20 0.22 0.06 Spring Creek 03/01/2023 12:00 PM 26 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 18 0.65 0.11 Current

24246

2023-03-01T06:49:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Long Island Expressway at Springfield Boulevard (QN)

Notification issued 03-01-2023 at 6:49 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive westbound traffic delays on the Long Island Expressway at Springfield Boulevard in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24245

2023-03-01T04:07:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Major Deegan Expressway

Notification issued 3-01-2023 at 4:07 AM.  Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway have reopened at 138th Street in The Bronx. Expect residual delays.

24243

2023-03-01T03:02:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Major Deegan Expressway

Notification issued 3-1-2023 at 3:02 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all northbound lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway are closed at 138th Street in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24242

2023-02-28T18:43:00.000

Weather

Special Weather Statement - Black Ice (CW)

24240

2023-02-28T16:30:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Restoration - L Train (BK)

Notification issued 02-28-2023 at PM. Following a prior service disruption, L Train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

24239

2023-02-28T15:59:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - L Train (BK)

Notification issued 02-28-2023 at 3:59 PM. Due to a smoke condition, L train service is suspended in both directions between Canarsie - Rockaway Pkwy and Broadway Junction. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

24241

2023-02-28T15:03:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry (CW)

24229

2023-02-28T11:56:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - FDR Drive (MN)

Notification issued 2-27-2023 at 11:56 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, all northbound lanes of the FDR Drive are closed at 10th Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24236

2023-02-28T11:55:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

MTA Restoration - M Train (BK, MN, QN)

Notification issued 02-28-2023 at 11:55 AM. Following a prior service disruption, M Train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

24235

2023-02-28T10:05:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - M Train (BK, MN, QN)

Notification issued 02-28-2023 at 10:05 AM. Due to a broken rail, M train service is suspended in both directions between Middle Village - Metropolitan Avenue and Forest Hills - 71st Avenue. Southbound E trains are running via the F line from Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av to W 4 St-Wash Sq. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

24234

2023-02-28T08:00:00.000

Public Health

Waterbody Advisory - 2/28 (CW)

The following Waterbody Advisories are reported as of 02-28-2023 at 7:02 AM. Waterbody Advisory Triggering Rainfall Event Waterbody Advisory End Date/Time Rain Gauge Event Start Time Event Duration (hr) Total Rainfall (in) Peak Intensity (in/hr) Alley Creek 02/28/2023 09:00 PM TI 02/27/2023 11:00 PM 8 0.23 0.06 Arthur Kill, Upper 02/28/2023 12:00 PM PR 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 10 0.52 0.12 Bowery Bay 02/28/2023 01:00 PM BB 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 10 0.18 0.06 East River (near Steinway Creek) 02/28/2023 08:00 AM BB 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 10 0.18 0.06 East River (RFK to Whitestone) 02/28/2023 07:00 AM BB 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 10 0.18 0.06 Flushing Bay 02/28/2023 11:00 AM TI 02/27/2023 11:00 PM 8 0.23 0.06 Flushing Creek 03/01/2023 08:00 AM TI 02/27/2023 11:00 PM 8 0.23 0.06 Fresh Creek 02/28/2023 04:00 PM 26 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 10 0.51 0.11 Fresh Kills, Lower 02/28/2023 10:00 AM PR 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 10 0.52 0.12 Fresh Kills, Upper 02/28/2023 10:00 AM PR 02/27/2023 09:00 PM 10 0.52 0.12 Harlem River 0

24233

2023-02-28T05:42:00.000

Utility

Power Outage - Sheepshead Bay

Notification issued 2-28-2023 at 5:42 AM. Con Edison is responding to a power outage in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn, including ZIP code: 11235. 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.

24232

2023-02-28T03:47:00.000

Weather

Winter Weather Advisory - Citywide

Notification issued 2-28-2023 at 3:47 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Winter Weather Advisory Where: NYC When: until 10:00 AM on 2/28 Hazards: 1-4 inches of snow, expect sleet. These conditions may cause significant travel difficulties. Use mass transit if possible. Preparedness Actions: - Use caution when driving, walking, or biking, and allow for additional travel time - Check on neighbors, friends, and relatives, especially the elderly & those with disabilities, access and functional needs - If you lose power and have a disability or access needs, or use Life Sustaining Equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, please dial 9-1-1. For weather info, please visit www.weather.gov/okx/.

24231

2023-02-28T02:21:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Thomas Todi (QN)

Silver Alert issued 2-28-2023 at 2:21 AM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Thomas Todi, a 79-year-old white male from the area of 65th Road and Austin Street in Queens. The missing has Alzheimer's and dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'8' tall, 210lbs, with gray hair and green eyes. Wearing a gray jacket and blue sweatpants. Last Seen: 65th Road and Austin Street in Queens at approximately 9:00 on 02-27-2023. 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:

24230

2023-02-28T02:02:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - FDR Drive (MN)

Notification issued 2-28-2023 at 2:02 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the FDR Drive have reopened at 10th Street in Manhattan. Expect residual delays.

24228

2023-02-27T20:20:00.000

Weather

Special Weather Statement - Steady Snow (CW)

24225

2023-02-27T14:30:00.000

Transportation

Travel Advisory - 2/27 & 2/28 (CW)

Notification issued 2-27-2023 at 2:30 PM. The NYC Emergency Management Department has issued a travel advisory following the National Weather Service Winter Weather Advisory issued for NYC from 6:00 PM tonight to 1:00 PM tomorrow, 2/28. As of the latest forecast, light snow is expected in the area beginning around 6:00 PM tonight with heavier and steadier snowfall between 8:00 PM and midnight. During that time snowfall rates of an inch per hour are possible. Snow is expected to transition to a mix of snow, sleet, and rain after midnight. These conditions may continue through the morning commute and cause hazardous travel and transportation disruptions. A total accumulation of 2 to 4 inches of snow is forecast, with upwards of 5 inches possible in the Bronx and Northern Manhattan. Wind gusts of 30-35 mph are also expected late tonight through mid-morning tomorrow. If you must travel, we encourage the use of mass transit. For weather info: www.weather.gov/nyc For more info: https://www.nyc.gov/site/

24227

2023-02-27T14:26:00.000

Transportation

Alternate Side Parking - 2/28 (CW)

Notification issued 02-27-2023 at 2:27 PM. The New York City Department of Transportation today announced that Alternate Side Parking regulations will be suspended citywide on Tuesday 2/28. Payment at parking meters will remain in effect throughout the city. For more information and updates, visit https://on.nyc.gov/2Ho9W4J or contact 3-1-1 (212-639-9675 for Video Relay Service, or TTY 212-504-4115).

24224

2023-02-27T12:12:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

MTA Restoration - 2/3/4/5 Trains (BK, MN)

Notification issued 02-27-2023 at 12:21 PM. Following a prior service disruption, 2 train, 3 train, 4 train, 5 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

24226

2023-02-27T11:53:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - 2/3/4/5 Trains (BK, MN)

Notification issued 02-27-2023 at 11:53 AM. Due to a signal problem, 2, 3, 4, 5 train service is suspended in both directions between Brooklyn and Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

24223

2023-02-27T03:54:00.000

Weather

Winter Weather Advisory - CW

Notification issued 2-27-2023 at 3:54 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Winter Weather Advisory Where: NYC When: 6:00 PM on 2/27 until 1:00 PM on 2/28 Hazards: 3-5 inches of snow, wind gusts up to 35 mph possible. Snow, sleet and rain expected. These conditions may cause significant travel difficulties. Use mass transit if possible. Preparedness Actions: - Use caution when driving, walking, or biking, and allow for additional travel time - Check on neighbors, friends, and relatives, especially the elderly & those with disabilities, access and functional needs - If you lose power and have a disability or access needs, or use Life Sustaining Equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, please dial 9-1-1. For weather info, please visit www.weather.gov/okx/.

24222

2023-02-27T03:31:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - BQE (BK)

Notification issued 2-27-2023 at 3:31 AM.  Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway have reopened at Sands Street in Brooklyn. Expect residual delays.

24221

2023-02-27T02:57:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - BQE (BK)

Notification issued 2-27-2023 at 2:57 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all eastbound lanes of the Brooklyn Queens Expressway are closed at Sands Street in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24207

2023-02-26T17:00:00.000

Utility

Planned Natural Gas Work - 2/27 - 88th Street (QN)

Notification issued 02-26-2023 at 5:00 PM  National Grid is scheduled to conduct planned natural gas work on 2/27, which may result in an odor of natural gas near 88th Street between 102nd Road and 102nd Avenue in Queens. The work is scheduled to take place between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Please report natural gas emergencies to 9-1-1 if they occur.

24220

2023-02-26T15:09:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

MTA Restoration - 1 Train (MN)

Notification issued 02-26-2023 at 3:07 PM. Following a prior service disruption, 1 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

24219

2023-02-26T13:34:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - 1 Train (MN)

Notification issued 02-26-2023 at 1:34 PM. Due to a person struck by a train, 1 train service is suspended in both directions between 137th Street and 168th Street - Washington Heights. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

24218

2023-02-26T05:40:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Belt Parkway (BK)

Notification issued 2-26-2023 at 5:40 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Belt Parkway have reopened at Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. Expect residual delays.

24217

2023-02-26T04:31:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Belt Parkway (BK)

Notification issued 2-26-2023 at 4:31 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all westbound lanes of the Belt Parkway are closed at Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24215

2023-02-25T09:18:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened -Bronx River Parkway at Westchester Avenue (BX)

Notification issued 02-25-2023 at 9:18 AM.  Following a prior closure, all southbound lanes of the Bronx River Parkway have reopened at Westchester Avenue in The Bronx. Expect residual delays.

24214

2023-02-25T05:05:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Bronx River Parkway at Westchester Avenue (BX)

Notification issued 2/25/2023 at 5:05 AM. Due to police activity, all southbound lanes of the Bronx River Parkway are closed at Westchester Avenue in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24216

2023-02-25T01:49:00.000

Missing Person

NYS Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert - Marco Mosconi - M/W/55 (BX)

Alert issued 2/25/2023 at 1:49 AM. A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Marco Mosconi, a 55-year-old white male from Syosset, NY. The missing has medical conditions and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'9' tall, 170lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seenwWearing a black bomber jacket, maroon shirt, blue pants and black New Balance sneakers. Last Seen: on South Oyster Bay Road in the hamlet of Syosset in, Nassau County, NY at approximately 4:30 PM on 02-24-2023. If you see Mr. Mosconi, please call the Nassau County Police Department - 2nd Precinct at (516) 573-7347 or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2oiNLyJ

24213

2023-02-24T14:11:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry (CW)

Sample of DOT tweet: The #StatenIslandFerry will operate on an hourly schedule from 11PM tonight (2/24) to 7AM tomorrow (2/25). Departures will be on the hour out of St. George and on the half-hour out of Whitehall. #SIFerry

24212

2023-02-24T13:40:00.000

Utility

ConEd Power Outage - St. Albans (QN)

Notification issued 02-24-2023 at 1:40 PM. Con Edison is responding to a power outage in the St. Albans section of Queens, including ZIP codes 11411, 11412, and 11413. 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.

24211

2023-02-24T11:42:00.000

Weather

Intermittent Wind Gusts (CW)

Notification issued 02-24-2023 at 11:43 AM. New York City is experiencing intermittent wind gusts in excess of 40 MPH. Strong winds can cause flying debris, turn unsecured objects into projectiles, & cause power outages. Preparedness Actions: Before an Outage - Charge cell phones - Gather supplies - Turn refrigerator/freezers to a colder setting During an Outage - Stay clear of downed power lines - Turn off all appliances - Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage - Do not use generators indoors - If you have a disability/access needs, or use Life Sustaining Equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, dial 911. For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

24210

2023-02-23T21:40:00.000

Missing Person

Missing Vulnerable Adult - Jerome Seckler (CW)

Alert issued 02-23-2023 at 9:40 PM. A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Jerome Seckler, a 85-year-old white male from Massapequa Park, NY. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'7' tall, 170lbs, with white hair and brown eyes. Wearing a black sweater and blue jeans. Last Seen: Biltmore Blvd in the village of Massapequa, Nassau County at approximately 4:00 PM on 02-23-2023. Vehicle: Blue 2020 Toyota Camry with license plate number ESH9792 If you see the missing person, please call Nassau Co PD - 7th Precinct at (516) 573-7347 or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here:

24209

2023-02-23T19:32:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Major Deegan Expressway (BX)

Notification issued 02-23-2023 at 7:32 PM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway have reopened at Van Cortlandt Park in The Bronx. Expect residual delays.

24208

2023-02-23T18:29:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Major Deegan Expressway (BX)

Notification issued 02-23-2023 at 6:29 PM. Due to a overturned truck, all northbound lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway are closed at Van Cortlandt Park in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24205

2023-02-22T16:09:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Bronx River Parkway at 177th Street (BX)

Notification issued 02-22-2023 at 4:09 PM. Due to a vehicle fire, expect extensive southbound traffic delays on the Bronx River Parkway at 177th Street in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24204

2023-02-22T15:17:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

MTA Restoration - 1 Train (BX, MN)

Notification issued 02-22-2023 at 3:17 PM. Following a prior service disruption, 1 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

24202

2023-02-22T15:12:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - 1 Train (BX, MN)

Notification issued 02-22-2023 at 3:12 PM. Due to a signal problem, 1 train service is suspended in both directions between Dyckman Street and Van Cortlandt Park - 242nd Street. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

24203

2023-02-22T15:00:00.000

Planned Events

Media Production - 2/23 - Greenpoint (BK)

Notification issued 02-22-2023 at 3:00 PM.  A media production with a simulated car explosion and fireball effect is scheduled to take place from 7 PM to 10 PM on 2/23 in the area of Diamond Street and Calyer Street in Brooklyn. The stunt will occur 2 times. NYPD and FDNY will be on site.

24201

2023-02-22T06:55:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Van Wyck (QN)

Notification issued 02-22-2023 at 6:55 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive southbound traffic delays on the Van Wyck Expressway at Foch Boulevard in Queens. 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.

24200

2023-02-21T17:53:00.000

Weather

Special Weather Statement - Strong Thunderstorm Queens

24198

2023-02-21T17:20:00.000

Weather

Special Weather Statement - Strong Thunderstorms (CW)

24199

2023-02-21T16:02:00.000

Weather

Special Weather Statement - Strong Showers & Thunderstorms (CW)

24197

2023-02-21T12:06:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - Hewes Street (BK)

Notification issued 02-21-2023 at 12:06 PM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Hewes Street and Broadway 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

24196

2023-02-21T12:00:00.000

Emergency Activity

FDNY Activity - Hewes Street (BK)

Notification issued 02-21-2023 at 11:25 AM. Due to FDNY activity, expect a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of Hewes Street and Broadway in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.