The New York City Office of Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory for Monday afternoon into Tuesday due to severe weather on the way.
While Monday afternoon will not be a washout, expect to keep your umbrella handy before storms roll in at night.If you live in a basement apartment, be prepared to move to a higher floor during periods of heavy rain.
If you have a disability or access or functional need, make sure your plan addresses how your needs may affect your ability to evacuate, shelter in place, or communicate with emergency workers. Arrange help from family, friends, or service providers if you will need assistance. When outside, avoid walking and driving through flooded areas. As few as six inches of moving water can knock a person over. Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars, causing loss of control and possible stalling. One or two feet of water can carry away a vehicle.Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by floodwaters.
Report downed wires immediately. If a power line falls on your car while you are in it, stay inside the vehicle and wait for emergency personnel.To prepare for a possible power outage, charge cell phone batteries, gather supplies, and turn your refrigerator and freezer to a colder setting. If you lose power, items that need refrigeration will stay cooler for longer.