Many 25th Senate District residents live within Hurricane Evacuation Zone A and are therefore part of a MANDATORY EVACUATION by 7PM TODAY. Click here to find out whether your home or business is in Evacuation Zone A. [3] If you have trouble with that link, please use this map. [4] Even if you do not live in Zone A, please read through this email as it includes important information.
If you live in Zone A:
- Please plan on immediately going to stay with friends or family outside of Zone A.
- If you have nowhere else to go, there are evacuation centers throughout the city. Find your closest evacuation center on this map. [5] Pets are allowed in evacuation centers. Owners are urged to bring proof of rabies vaccines and a carrier.
- Take a “go bag” with emergency items, including an extra set of house and car keys, credit and ATM cards, as well as cash, bottled water and nonperishable foods, a flashlight, battery-operated radio, first aid kit, and copies of important documents (photo ID, proof of address, insurance cards) in a waterproof portable container.
- You must evacuate your home and be in shelter by 7PM TONIGHT.
- There are 26 NYCHA developments in Zone A, including many in the 25th District on the Lower East Side and East Village. Elevators and hot water in these Zone A NYCHA developments will shut down at 7PM TONIGHT. Buses will be running from Zone A NYCHA developments to shelters from 3PM to 9PM today, Sunday.
Whether you live in Zone A or not:
- The MTA will shut down all mass transit TODAY, Sunday, at 7PM. It is possible that bridges and tunnels will also be closed. Do not wait until the last minute.
- If you require Access-a-Ride for transportation, make arrangements to be picked up by this afternoon by calling 877-337-2017.
- All NYC public schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday.
If you live outside of Zone A:
- Stay tuned to local television or radio news, or call 311, to find out if the city is evacuating other areas.
- The NYC Office of Emergency Management has compiled important information on how to prepare for a hurricane, available in multiple languages. [6]
- The Red Cross (877-733-2767) has put together a Hurricane Safety Checklist, available in English [7], Spanish [8], and Chinese [9].
- Report service problems and power interruptions and view service restoration information on Con Ed's website [10] or by calling1-800-752-6633.
- Stock up on bottled water and other essentials on the checklist, and make a plan in case you need to evacuate.
The City will provide updates and storm monitoring here [11] and via 311. You can also call the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration at 828-271-4800 for the latest weather information.
As always, call 911 if you have a real emergency.
Please stay safe!
Senator:
