New York City Department of Emergency Management Services (EMS) updated New Yorkers on Saturday on the City’s response to the most recent snow storm, saying Sanitation workers were working to clear roadways as quickly as possible, with 1,800 plows dispatched throughout the five boroughs.
As reported, Mayor Eric Adams paid another trip to the Bronx in the space of a week on Saturday to assess the snow situation on the ground, as he did in other boroughs also. “Yes, up in the Bronx on Tiffany Street. Roads are slippery out here today, and so, be careful,” he said. “Department of Sanitation did a pass through. People are out early but best to be off the roads, and let DSNY do their job as they clean the streets. So, be careful, bundle up and good day to stay home, if you don’t have to go out!”
On the ground in the Bronx. It’s a good day to stay home if you don’t have to go out! pic.twitter.com/mFEqJpQpq0
— Mayor Eric Adams (@NYCMayor) January 29, 2022
City officials also encouraged New Yorkers to stay home and off the roads. “If you must go out, allow for extra travel time,” they said. Public transportation was also highly encouraged, and the following travel tips were provided:
City agencies also provided the following individual updates:
NYC Ferry services have been impacted by winter storm conditions. Service changes and/or suspensions will be posted on www.ferry.nyc and announced via social media, app notifications, and email.
Yes, @NYCHealthSystem #TestSites are open today. But if it's still be too hard to get around, there's a sneak peek of next week's flyers for each borough at https://t.co/GvBhDdw0Ak. Stay warm & safe today, but make a plan to #GetTested (pls ☑️ for *frequently* updated versions!)
— Theresa Doherty (@outrospecting) January 30, 2022
Department of Social Services (DSS)
In the event of extreme weather, DSS-DHS (Department of Homeless Services) officials said the agency’s outreach teams redouble citywide efforts to engage New Yorkers experiencing unsheltered homelessness, with a focus on connecting vulnerable individuals to shelter and other available services.
A Code Blue weather emergency notice is issued when the temperature drops to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m., including National Weather Service calculations for wind chill values. During Code Blue periods, no one who is experiencing homeless and seeking shelter in New York City will be denied. Officials said should New Yorkers see an individual who appears to be experiencing homeless and in need out in the cold, they should call 311 and an outreach team will be dispatched to offer assistance, which includes:
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
DEP deployed resources to assist the Department of Sanitation with snow removal and pre-positioned staff to ensure critical wastewater treatment and drinking water functions continue without interruption.
New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)
FDNY officials issued the following tips.
Due to heavy snowfall, New Yorkers are warned to expect delays and service changes on the MTA train service system-wide in New York City. For the latest MTA service updates, visit www.mta.info.
NYC Department of Education announced that due to severe weather conditions, all Department of Education sponsored activities and all extended-use permits, including adult education, special education, and PSAL were cancelled Saturday, Jan. 29.
CoEd issued the following text message to their customers on Saturday: “ConEd Alert: We’re preparing for the snow storm in your area this weekend. If your power goes out, reply OUT to let us know, and we’ll send you updates as restorations progress. Please stay away from downed wires. Reply STOP to opt out of all future outage msgs. Reply HELP for help.”
As of midnight on Saturday, Jan. 28, there were approximately 114 customers without power, with an estimated restoration time of 4.30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29. For those with access to the internet, power outages can also be reported here.
For more safety tips, visit NYC.gov/SevereWeather. New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for Notify NYC, the City’s free emergency notification system, to stay informed about the latest weather updates and other emergencies. To learn more about the Notify NYC program or to sign up, visit NYC.gov/NotifyNYC, call 311, or download the free app for your Android or Apple device. You can also follow @NotifyNYC on Twitter.
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