NYCEM Emergency Notifications

26500

2024-01-15T15:00:00.000

Transportation

Planned Road Closure - Funeral Service- 1/16 - St Patrick's Cathedral (MN)

Notification issued 01-15-2022 at 3:00 PM. Due to a funeral service at St. Patricks Cathedral in Manhattan, expect a heavy presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area of 5th Avenue and West 50th Street tomorrow morning, 1/16. During this time, expect intermittent road closures and traffic delays. Use alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26552

2024-01-15T14:59:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Update (MN)

Notification issued 01-15-2024 at 02:59 PM. Update: Due to protest activity, there are traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near 1st Avenue & East 34th Street in Manhattan. Expect intermittent road closures as the protest activity heads northbound in Manhattan - near the United Nations NYHQ building towards Gracie Mansion this evening. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26551

2024-01-15T14:00:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Park Avenue & E 23rd Street (MN)

Notification issued 01-15-2024 at 02:00 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near Park Avenue and East 23rd Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26550

2024-01-15T08:35:00.000

Utility

Planned Natural Gas Work - Elmwood Avenue 1/16

National Grid is scheduled to conduct planned natural gas work on 1/16, which may result in an odor of natural gas in the area of Elmwood Avenue between Mcdonald Avenue & Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. 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. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2r7rfxe.

26549

2024-01-15T03:39:00.000

Weather

Winter Weather Advisory - 1/15 - 1/16 (CW)

Notification issued 1/15/2024 at 3:39 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Winter Weather Advisory Where: NYC When: 8:00 PM on 1/15 until 1:00 PM on 1/16 Hazards: 2 to 3 inches of snow, and ice accumulations of a light glaze. 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/.

26548

2024-01-15T01:00:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Mosholu Parkway at Gun Hill Road (BX)

Notification issued 1/15/2024 at 5:25 AM. Following a prior closure, all northbound lanes of Mosholu Parkway have reopened at Gun Hill Road in The Bronx. Expect residual delays.

26547

2024-01-14T23:52:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Mosholu Parkway at Gun Hill Road (BX)

Notification issued 1/14/2024 at 11:52 PM. Due to an icing condition, all northbound lanes of Mosholu Parkway are closed at Gun Hill Road in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26546

2024-01-14T17:35:00.000

Weather

Wind Advisory Extended - NYC 1/14

Notification issued 01-14-2024 at 05:35 PM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Wind Advisory Where: NYC When: Extended until 10:00 PM tonight, 1/14. Hazards: 25-35 mph winds, with gusts up to 45 mph are expected. 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 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/.

26545

2024-01-14T17:10:00.000

Transportation

Vehicle Restrictions - MTA Bridges

26544

2024-01-14T16:22:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - 5th Avenue (MN)

Notification issued 01-14-2024 at 04:22 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near 5th Avenue and West 32nd Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26543

2024-01-14T15:54:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Major Deegan Expressway (BX)

Notification issued 01-14-2024 at 03:54 PM. Due to a vehicle fire, expect extensive northbound traffic delays on the Major Deegan Expressway approaching Fordham Road in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26542

2024-01-14T15:42:00.000

Transportation

Vehicle Restrictions - MTA Bridges

26541

2024-01-14T13:13:00.000

Weather

Twitter Only Message - Special Weather Statement

26540

2024-01-14T10:59:00.000

Weather

Wind Advisory - 1/14 (CW)

The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Wind Advisory Where: NYC When: 12 PM to 6 PM on 1/14 Hazards: 20-30 mph winds with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. 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 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 and need immediate assistance, dial 911 For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2hkP254.

26539

2024-01-14T08:35:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Prospect Expressway (BK)

Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Prospect Expressway have reopened at 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. 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.

26538

2024-01-14T08:15:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Prospect Expressway (BK)

Due to a vehicle collision, all northbound lanes of the Prospect Expressway are closed approaching 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. 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.

26534

2024-01-14T08:00:00.000

Public Health

Waterbody Advisory - 1/14 (CW)

The current waterbodies are under advisories until the end date & time below: Alley Creek: 1/14 5PM Bronx River, Lower: 1/15 2PM Coney Island Creek: 1/15 10AM Flushing Creek: 1/15 6AM Gowanus Canal, Inner: 1/14 4PM Gowanus Canal, Outer: 1/14 7PM Hutchinson River, Lower: 1/14 10AM Newtown Creek, Lower: 1/16 4AM Newtown Creek, Upper: 1/16 4AM Paerdegat Basin: 1/14 1PM Spring Creek: 1/14 2PM 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. The NYC Department of Environmental Protection has recently launched a beta

26535

2024-01-14T04:11:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Henry Hudson Parkway at Mosholu Parkway (BX)

Notification issued 1/14/2024 at 4:11 AM.  Following a prior closure, all northbound lanes of the Henry Hudson Parkway have reopened at Mosholu Parkway in The Bronx. Expect residual delays.

26537

2024-01-14T04:05:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Grand Central Parkway at Jewel Avenue (QN)

Notification issued 1/14/2024 at 4:05 AM. Following a prior closure, all eastbound lanes of the Grand Central Parkway have reopened at Jewel Avenue in Queens. Expect residual delays.

26536

2024-01-14T03:15:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Grand Central Parkway at Jewel Avenue (QN)

Notification issued 1/14/2024 at 3:15 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all eastbound lanes of the Grand Central Parkway are closed at Jewel Avenue in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26533

2024-01-14T02:14:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Henry Hudson Parkway at Mosholu Parkway (BX)

Notification issued 1/14/2023 at 2:14 AM. Due to a vehicle collision, all northbound lanes of the Henry Hudson Parkway are closed at Mosholu Parkway in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26531

2024-01-13T23:00:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Sharon Hill - F/B/73 (BK)

Silver Alert issued 1/14/2023 at XX:XX XM. A Silver Alert has been issued for Sharon Hill, a 73-year-old black female from the area of Ashford Street and Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. Ms. Hill has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'2' tall, 155lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. She was las seen wearing a purple robe, purple sneakers, purple sweater, and black sweat pants. Last Seen: Ashford Street and Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn at approximately 5:00 PM on 01-13-2024. If you see Ms. Hill, please call 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS) or 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: (XXXX)

26532

2024-01-13T21:00:00.000

Weather

Weather Alert - Snow Squall - 1/14 (CW)

Notification issued 01-XX-2024 at XX:XX PM.   Weather Alert for Sunday, 1/14: NYC Emergency Management continues to monitor the ongoing weather system. An arctic cold front is expected to sweep through the region early Sunday afternoon, bringing with it the potential for snow squalls. These squalls could lead to rapid reduction in visibility, gusty winds, and briefly moderate to heavy snow, creating hazardous roadway conditions. If a snow squall occurs, expect a quick coating to half inch of snow, visibilities around a half-mile or less, and 40 to 45 MPH wind gusts occurring for a short duration sometime between 12:00 p.m. noon and 3:00 p.m. Roadways may be slick if a squall passes through the city, but temperatures are anticipated to be mild enough to prevent icy roads. For more information, please visit: https://on.nyc.gov/48QQKVU

26530

2024-01-13T20:12:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Ramit Seenath - (M/I/73)

Silver Alert issued 01-13-2024 at 20:11. A Silver Alert has been issued for Ramjit Seenath, a 73-year-old Indian male from the area of Westbury Court and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'6' tall, 140lbs, Bald and Brown eyes. Wearing Black Jacket, White Pants, Red and White shoes. Last Seen: Westbury Court and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at approximately 9:00 AM on 01-12-2024. 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/2psgq36

26529

2024-01-13T18:46:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - 43rd Street (MN)

Notification issued 01-13-2024 at 06:46 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26528

2024-01-13T17:45:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Twitter Only Message - Vehicle Restrictions - Cross Bay Bridge & Marine Parkway

26527

2024-01-13T16:04:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Ferry Disruption - NYC Ferry (CW)

Notification issued 01-13-2024 at 04:04 PM. Due to high winds: The NYC Ferry South Brooklyn route will not be providing service to the Bay Ridge ferry landing. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit https://www.ferry.nyc/service-alerts/.

26526

2024-01-13T16:00:00.000

Local Mass Transit

Mass Transit Restoration - Rockaway Shuttle (QN)

Notification issued {Today's Date} at {Current Time}. Following a prior service disruption, Rockaway shuttle service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26525

2024-01-13T13:09:00.000

Transportation

Vehicle Restrictions - RFK Bridge

26524

2024-01-13T12:53:00.000

Transportation

Vehicle Restrictions - Bronx Whitestone Bridge & Throgs Neck Bridge

26523

2024-01-13T12:49:00.000

Transportation

Vehicle Restrictions - Verrazzano Bridge

26522

2024-01-13T12:00:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Cross Bay Boulevard (QN)

Notification issued 01-13-2024 at 12:00 PM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of Cross Bay Boulevard have reopened between 162nd Avenue and 164th Avenue in Queens. Expect residual delays.

26519

2024-01-13T11:47:00.000

Weather

Coastal Flood Warning - Bronx, Queens North

Alert issued 01-13-2024 at 11:47 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Coastal Flood Warning Where: Bronx, Queens North When: Until 3 PM on 1/13 Hazards: Inundation of 2.5 feet above ground level is expected to cause beach erosion and widespread moderate flooding of vulnerable 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/.

26520

2024-01-13T11:42:00.000

Weather

Coastal Flood Warning (BK/SI/MN)

Alert issued 01-13-2024 at 11:42 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Coastal Flood Warning Where: Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island When: Until 2 PM on 1/13 Hazards: Inundation of 2 to 2.5 feet above ground level is expected to cause beach erosion and widespread moderate flooding of vulnerable 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/.

26521

2024-01-13T11:31:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - Rockaway Shuttle (QN)

Notification issued 01-13-2024 at 11:31 AM. Due to a flooding condition, Rockaway shuttle service is suspended. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

26517

2024-01-13T11:08:00.000

Transportation

Road Reopened - Upper Level Manhattan Bridge

Notification issued 01-13-2024 at 10:53 AM.  Following a prior closure, all upper level lanes of the Manhattan Bridge have reopened in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26518

2024-01-13T10:58:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Cross Bay Boulevard (QN)

Notification issued 01-13-2024 at 10:58 AM. Due to a flooding condition, all lanes of Cross Bay Boulevard are closed between 162nd Avenue and 164th Avenue in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26516

2024-01-13T10:01:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Upper Level Manhattan Bridge

Notification issued 01-13-2024 at 10:01 AM. Due to an overturned vehicle, all eastbound upper level lanes of the Manhattan Bridge are closed. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26515

2024-01-13T08:50:00.000

Weather

Dense Fog Advisory - Queens

Notification issued 01-13-2024 at 8:50 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Dense Fog Advisory Where: Queens When: Until 11 AM on 1/13 Hazards: Visibility limited to 1/4 mile. These conditions may make travel difficult. Use caution when driving or biking. Preparedness Actions: - Slow down, use low beam headlights while driving, and allow for additional travel time. For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

26514

2024-01-13T08:08:00.000

Weather

Special Weather Statement - QN, BX

26513

2024-01-13T08:00:00.000

Public Health

Waterbody Advisory - 1/13 (CW)

Alley Creek 01/14/2024 09:00 AM Arthur Kill, Upper 01/13/2024 03:00 PM Bowery Bay 01/13/2024 10:00 PM Bronx River, Lower 01/15/2024 08:00 AM Coney Island Creek 01/15/2024 12:00 AM East River (near Steinway Creek) 01/13/2024 04:00 PM East River (RFK to Whitestone) 01/13/2024 01:00 PM East River, Lower 01/13/2024 07:00 AM Flushing Bay 01/13/2024 03:00 PM Flushing Creek 01/14/2024 09:00 PM Fresh Creek 01/13/2024 07:00 PM Fresh Kills, Lower 01/13/

26509

2024-01-13T03:59:00.000

Transportation

Unplanned Road Closure - Henry Hudson Parkway at Dyckman Street (MN)

Notification issued 1/13/2023 at 3:59 AM. Due to flooding, all southbound lanes of the Henry Hudson Parkway are closed at Dyckman Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26511

2024-01-13T01:26:00.000

Utility

Power Outage - Annadale Section (SI)

Notification issued 1/13/2024 at 1:26 AM. Con Edison is responding to a power outage in the Annadale section of Staten Island, including ZIP code(s) 10312 and 10309. 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.

26510

2024-01-12T23:55:00.000

Transportation

**Twitter Only** Vehicle Restriction - Verrazzano Bridge (BK/SI)

26508

2024-01-12T20:03:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - 2nd Avenue (MN)

Notification issued 01-12-2024 at 08:03 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near 2nd Avenue between 49th Street to 53rd Street in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

26507

2024-01-12T16:43:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

Mass Transit Restoration - F Train (BK)

Notification issued 01-12-2024 at 04:43 PM. Following a prior service disruption, F train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26506

2024-01-12T14:43:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - F Train (BK)

Notification issued 01-12-2024 at 02:43 PM. Due to a person struck by a train, southbound F train service is suspended between Church Avenue and Coney Island - Stillwell Avenue. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

26504

2024-01-12T11:59:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

Mass Transit Restoration - NJ Transit & Amtrak (CW)

Notification issued 01-12-2024 at 11:59 AM. Following a prior service disruption, NJ Transit train and Amtrak train service have resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

26505

2024-01-12T11:09:00.000

Regional Mass Transit

Amtrak Suspension (CW)

Notification issued 01-12-2024 at 11:09 AM. Due to signal issues, Amtrak service is suspended between New York and Philadelphia in both directions. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.amtrak.com.

26503

2024-01-12T10:11:00.000

Regional Mass Transit

NJ Transit Suspension (CW)

Notification issued 01-12-2024 at 10:11 AM. Due to Amtrak signal issues, NJ Transit service is suspended into and out of Penn Station in Manhattan. Midtown Direct service is being diverted into Hoboken, NJ. NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross honored by PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd St-NY and NJ Transit bus and private carriers. For more information, please visit www.njtransit.com