NYCEM Emergency Notifications

24195

2023-02-21T10:14:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Henry Hudson Parkway (MN)

Notification issued 02-21-2023 at 10:14 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive northbound traffic delays on the Henry Hudson Parkway at 96th Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24194

2023-02-21T08:00:00.000

Public Health

Waterbody Advisory (CW)

The following Waterbody Advisories are reported as of 02-21-2023 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) Arthur Kill, Upper 02/21/2023 07:00 AM PR 02/21/2023 04:00 AM 3 0.13 0.07 Bowery Bay 02/21/2023 12:00 PM BB 02/21/2023 03:00 AM 4 0.13 0.07 Bronx River, Lower 02/22/2023 01:00 PM HP 02/21/2023 03:00 AM 4 0.21 0.10 Coney Island Creek 02/22/2023 03:00 AM CI 02/21/2023 04:00 AM 3 0.10 0.06 East River (near Steinway Creek) 02/21/2023 07:00 AM BB 02/21/2023 03:00 AM 4 0.13 0.07 Fresh Creek 02/21/2023 09:00 AM 26 02/21/2023 04:00 AM 3 0.13 0.08 Gowanus Canal, Inner 02/21/2023 01:00 PM RH 02/21/2023 04:00 AM 3 0.13 0.06 Gowanus Canal, Outer 02/21/2023 10:00 AM RH 02/21/2023 04:00 AM 3 0.13 0.06 Harlem River 02/21/2023 08:00 AM WI 02/21/2023 03:00 AM 4 0.17 0.10 Hendrix Creek 02/21/2023 09:00 AM 26 02/21/2023 04:00 AM 3 0.13 0.08 Hutchinson River, Lower

24193

2023-02-20T15:50:00.000

Weather

Coastal Flood Statement - Staten Island (SI)

Notification issued 02-20-2023 at 3:50 PM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Coastal Flood Statement Where: Staten Island When: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 2/21 Hazards: 1.5ft of inundation 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/.

24172

2023-02-20T15:00:00.000

Utility

Planned Natural Gas Work -2/21- Francis Lewis Blvd (QN)

Notification issued 2-20-2023 at 3:00 PM.  National Grid is scheduled to conduct planned natural gas work on 2/21, which may result in an odor of natural gas near Francis Lewis Boulevard between 230th Street and 231st Street 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.

24192

2023-02-20T07:01:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Bruckner Expressway (BX)

Notification issued 02-20-2023 at 7:01 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Bruckner Expressway have reopened at Buhre Avenue in The Bronx. Expect residual delays.

24191

2023-02-20T06:52:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Henry Hudson Parkway (MN)

Notification issued 02-20-2023 at 6:52 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive southbound traffic delays on the Henry Hudson Parkway at 128th Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24190

2023-02-20T06:16:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Bruckner Expressway (BX)

Notification issued 02-20-2023 at 6:16 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all northbound lanes of the Bruckner Expressway are closed at Buhre Avenue in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24189

2023-02-20T05:10:00.000

Weather

Coastal Flood Advisory - Queens South

Notification issued 2-20-2023 at 5:10 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Coastal Flood Advisory Where: Queens South When: 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on 2/21 Hazards: Tidal departures of one foot above normal expected to 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/.

24188

2023-02-20T02:13:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - GW Bridge (MN)

Notification issued 2-20-2023 at 2:13 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Harlem River Drive have reopened at the George Washington Bridge in Manhattan. Expect residual delays. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2shvDYi.

24187

2023-02-20T00:27:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - GW Bridge (MN)

Notification issued 2-20-2023 at 12:27 AM Due to a vehicle fire, all eastbound lanes of the Harlem River Drive are closed at the George Washington Bridge in Manhattan. 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/2gnTjHH.

24186

2023-02-19T17:31:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Grand Central Parkway (QN)

Notification issued 2-19-2023 at 5:31 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive eastbound traffic delays on the Grand Central Parkway at 188th Street 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.

24185

2023-02-19T16:53:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - FDR Drive (MN)

Notification issued 2-19-2023 at 4:53 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive traffic delays in both directions on the FDR Drive at East 96th Street in Manhattan. 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.

24184

2023-02-19T16:43:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Ferry Suspension - NYC Ferry

Notification issued 2-19-2023 at 4:43 PM. Due to high winds, the NYC Ferry service on the following route is suspended until further notice: Rockaway Route. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit https://www.ferry.nyc/service-alerts/.

24183

2023-02-19T15:31:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Long Island Expressway (QN)

Notification issued 2-19-2023 at 3:25 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive eastbound traffic delays on the Long Island Expressway at Queens Boulevard in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24182

2023-02-19T07:24:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Cross Bronx Expressway (BX)

Notification issued 02-19-2023 at 7:24 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Cross Bronx Expressway have reopened at Sheridan Boulevard in The Bronx. Expect residual delays.

24181

2023-02-19T06:47:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Cross Bronx Expressway (BX)

Notification issued 02-19-2023 at 6:47 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all southbound lanes of the Cross Bronx Expressway are closed at Sheridan Boulevard in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24180

2023-02-19T00:01:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - BQE (QN)

Notification issued 2-19-2023 at 12:01 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Grand Central Parkway have reopened at the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Queens. Expect residual delays. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2shvDYi.

24179

2023-02-18T22:55:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - BQE (QN)

Notification issued 2-18-2023 at 10:55 PM. Due to a vehicle fire, all eastbound lanes of the Grand Central Parkway are closed at Brooklyn Queens Expressway 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/2gnTjHH.

24178

2023-02-18T18:40:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry (CW)

24177

2023-02-18T08:00:00.000

Public Health

Waterbody Advisory - 2/18

The following waterbodies are under advisory until the time shown: Bronx River, Lower 02/19/2023 12:00 AM Coney Island Creek: 02/18/2023 10:00 PM Flushing Creek: 02/18/2023 10:00 AM Newtown Creek, Lower: 02/18/2023 09:00 PM Newtown Creek, Upper: 02/18/2023 09:00 PM

24176

2023-02-18T01:20:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Restoration - A Train (BK)

Notification issued 1/18/2023 at 1:20 AM. Following a prior service disruption, A train service has resumed in both directions between Jay St-MetroTech and Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. Expect residual delays.

24175

2023-02-18T00:37:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - A Train (BK)

Notification issued 2/18/2023 at 12:37 AM. Due to person struck by a train, A train service is suspended in both directions between Jay St - MetroTech and Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

24165

2023-02-17T15:00:00.000

Transportation

LOSAR Festival - 2/18 (QN)

Notification issued 02-17-2023 at 3:00 PM. In support of the LOSAR Festival, Broadway between St. James Avenue and Cornish Avenue in Queens will be closed from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, 2/18. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24174

2023-02-17T14:30:00.000

Emergency Activity

Structural Collapse - Shotwell Ave & Tryon Ave (SI)

Notification issued 02-17-2023 at 2:30 PM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a structural collapse near Shotwell Avenue and Tyron Avenue in Staten Island. Expect traffic delays and street closures in the area. Avoid the area.

24173

2023-02-17T13:57:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - Shotwell Ave & Tryon Ave (SI)

Notification issued 02-17-2023 at 1:57 PM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Shotwell Avenue and Tryon Avenue in Staten Island. 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.

24171

2023-02-17T12:40:00.000

Weather

Special Weather Statement: Showers w/ wind (CW)

24170

2023-02-17T10:25:00.000

Transportation

Vehicle Restrictions - MTA Bridges

24168

2023-02-16T21:00:00.000

Utility

Planned Natural Gas Work - 88th Street - 2/17 (QN)

Notification issued 2-16-2023 at 5:00 PM.  National Grid is scheduled to conduct planned natural gas work on 2/17, 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 AM and 8 PM. Please report natural gas emergencies to 9-1-1 if they occur.

24169

2023-02-16T20:47:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Brooklyn Bridge (BK/MN)

Notification issued 02-16-2023 at 8:47 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near the Brooklyn Bridge. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time

24167

2023-02-16T14:07:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry (CW)

24164

2023-02-15T15:38:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Grand Central Parkway at Queens Blvd (QN)

Notification issued 02-15-2023 at 3:38 PM. Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive westbound traffic delays on the Grand Central Parkway at Queens Boulevard in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

24157

2023-02-15T15:05:00.000

Missing Person

Missing Child Alert Cancellation - Donnie Dobson M/B/19 (BK)

Notification issued {Today's Date} at {Current Time}. The Missing Child Alert issued for Donnie Dobson has been cancelled.

24163

2023-02-15T14:05:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry (CW)

24162

2023-02-15T11:48:00.000

Emergency Activity

Police Activity - W 41st St & Broadway (MN)

Notification issued 02-15-2023 at 11:48 AM. Due to police activity, expect traffic delays, road closures, and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of West 41st Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Use alternate routes to avoid the area and allow for additional travel time.

24161

2023-02-15T01:25:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Miriam Howard (MN)

Silver Alert issued 2-15-2023 at 1:25 AM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Miriam Howard, a 77-year-old white female from the area of East 57th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'1' tall, with gray hair and brown eyes. Wearing a winter coat, gray canvas shoes, and glasses. Last Seen: East 57th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan at approximately 3:00 PM on 2-14-2023. 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/2oh5fBX

24160

2023-02-14T10:00:00.000

Utility

Planned Natural Gas Work - 135th Avenue (QN)

Notification issued 02-14-2023 at 5:00 PM.  National Grid is scheduled to conduct planned natural gas work on 2/15, which may result in an odor of natural gas near 135th Avenue between Rockaway Boulevard and Baisley Boulevard 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.

24158

2023-02-14T02:12:00.000

Missing Person

Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert - Trenace E. Hagan

Alert issued 2-14-2023 at 2:12 AM. A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Trenace E. Hagans, a 67-year-old black female from Hempstead. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'4' tall, 145lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes, wearing a black coat. Last Seen: Holly Avenue in the town of Hempstead, Nassau County at approximately 8:00 AM on 2-13-2023. If you see the missing person, please call at or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here:

24159

2023-02-14T01:55:00.000

Emergency Activity

Fire - Goodwin Place (BK)

Notification issued 2-14-2023 at 1:53 AM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Grove Street and Goodwin Place 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.

24153

2023-02-13T17:00:00.000

Planned Events

Media Production - Doughty Street (BK)

Notification issued 2-13-2023 at 5:00 PM. A media production with simulated building rappelling is scheduled to take place from 11 AM to 1 PM on 2/14 in the area of Doughty Street and Everit Street in Brooklyn. NYPD will be on site.

24156

2023-02-13T16:02:00.000

Missing Person

Missing Child Alert - Donnie Dobson M/B/19 (BK)

Alert issued 02-13-2023 at 4:02 PM. A Missing Child Alert has been issued for Donnie Dobson, a 19-year-old black male from Brooklyn, NY. The child has autism and may be in imminent danger. Child Description: 5'6' tall, 150lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Wearing a white shirt, black coat, blue pants, and multi-colored sneakers. Last Seen: East 102nd Street and Glenwood Road, Brooklyn at approximately 2:00 PM on 02-12-2023. If you see the missing person, please call NYCPD Missing Person Squad at (718) 257-6211, or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here:

24154

2023-02-13T14:00:00.000

Emergency Activity

Police Activity (BK)

Notification issued 02-13-2023 at 12:05 PM. Due to police activity, expect a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of Columbia Street and Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. Use alternate routes to avoid the area and allow for additional travel time.

24155

2023-02-13T14:00:00.000

Emergency Activity

Police Activity - Brooklyn

Notification issued 02-13-2023 at 1:13 PM. Due to police activity, expect a heavy presence of emergency personnel and road closures between 4th Avenue and 55th Street, Senator Street and 5th Avenue, and Columbia Street and Hamilton Avenue, Brooklyn. Use alternate routes to avoid the area and allow for additional travel time.

24152

2023-02-13T07:12:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - Staten Island Ferry (CW)

Notification issued 02-13-2023 at 7:12 AM. The Staten Island Ferry is operating on a modified schedule during the morning rush, with service approximately every 20 minutes.

24151

2023-02-13T06:35:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - Wallace Avenue (BX)

Notification issued 02-13-2023 at 6:35 AM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three alarm fire located at Wallace Avenue and Morris Park 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.

24149

2023-02-12T18:00:00.000

Utility

Planned Natural Gas Work - 130th Avenue (QN)

Notification issued 2-12-2023 at 6:00 PM. National Grid is scheduled to conduct planned natural gas work on 2/13, which may result in an odor of natural gas near 130th Avenue between Springfield Boulevard and 219th Street 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.

24150

2023-02-12T16:29:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - Staten Island Ferry (CW)

Notification issued 2-12-2023 at 4:29 PM. The Staten Island Ferry will be operating on an hourly schedule from 11:00 PM tonight to 5:00 AM tomorrow 2/13, with departures on the hour out of Staten Island and on the half-hour out of Manhattan. For more information, visit https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/staten-island-ferry.shtml.

24148

2023-02-11T16:45:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Modified Ferry Schedule - SI Ferry (CW)

Notification issued 02-11-2023 at 4:45 PM. The Staten Island Ferry will be operating on an hourly schedule from 11:00 PM tonight to 7:00 AM tomorrow 2/12, with departures on the hour out of St. George Terminal and on the half-hour out of Whitehall Terminal. For more information, visit https://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/staten-island-ferry.shtml.

23965

2023-02-11T15:00:00.000

Transportation

Chinese Lunar New Year Parade - 2/12 (MN)

Notification issued 02-11-2023 at 3:00 PM. In support of the Chinese Lunar New Year Parade, Mott Street and Canal Street towards Eldridge Street and Forsyth Street in Manhattan will be closed from 12 PM to 6 PM on Sunday, 2/12. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. Additional road closures in the surrounding area are possible.

24147

2023-02-11T12:33:00.000

Missing Person

Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert - Shu Mei Hsueh

Alert issued 02-11-2023 at 12:33 PM. A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Shu Mei Hsueh, a 68-year-old Asian female from 71st Street, Manhattan. The missing has Alzheimer's and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'6' tall, 120lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Wearing a red fleece, black pants, white shoes and a gray knit cap. Last Seen: 71st Street, Manhattan at approximately 1:30 PM on 02-10-2023. If you see the missing person, please call NYCPD Missing Person Squad at (212) 452-0604 or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available: https://flic.kr/p/2ogn8ob

24146

2023-02-11T11:27:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Petref Gega - M/W/78 (QN)

Silver Alert issued 02-11-2023 at X:XX PM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Pretef Gega, a 78-year-old white male from the area of Lefferts Boulevard and Metropolitan Avenue in Queens. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'0' tall, 180lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. Wearing a black coat and sneakers. Last Seen: Lefferts Boulevard and Metropolitan Avenue in Queens at approximately 1:00 PM on 02-10-2023. 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/2ogoG4t