Rep. Ritchie Torres

NYCEM has placed New York City under a Travel Advisory for this afternoon and evening as the risk for excessive rainfall has increased from Slight to Moderate, Level 3 of 4.   There is an increased risk of flash flooding, and conditions could become dangerous with little warning. The heaviest rain may not hit every neighborhood, but where strong storms develop, streets, low-lying areas, subway entrances, and basement spaces could flood quickly.   Prepare now. Plan for possible travel delays and disruptions. Allow extra time, check weather and transit conditions before leaving, and be prepared to delay or change your plans.   If you live in a basement apartment or other below-grade space, be ready to move to a higher floor or safer location before flooding begins. Never walk, bike, or drive through floodwater.

Take care of yourself and your loved ones this week, New York. A Heat Advisory is in effect from Thursday morning through 8 PM Friday, with the heat index reaching as high as 99F (37.2C). Below is a look at how conditions will feel hour by hour, where to find air‑conditioned spaces throughout the day, and when to use power so the grid stays reliable for everyone. 🥵

Everyone deserves clean air and a plan that works for them. If you or someone you care for has a disability or uses medical equipment, smoke emergencies take extra preparation, and NYCEM is here to help you get ready with guidance. Here's what to know. 💙 IF YOU USE ELECTRIC MEDICAL EQUIPMENT: Ventilators, oxygen concentrators, CPAP machines, and powered mobility devices all depend on electricity. Know your backup power options now, whether that's battery backup, a charged power bank, or a plan to relocate. Contact your utility to register as a life-sustaining equipment customer so you're prioritized during outages. IF YOU HAVE A RESPIRATORY OR HEART CONDITION: Smoke affects you sooner and more severely. Stay indoors with windows closed when air quality is poor, run AC on recirculate if available, and keep your medications, inhalers, and oxygen supplies stocked and within reach. Talk to your doctor now about what to do when air quality drops, including when to adjust activity or seek care. CREATE CLEANER AIR AT HOME: Designate one room with as few windows and doors as possible as your clean-air room. A HEPA portable air cleaner helps. Avoid candles, smoking, frying, and vacuuming, which add indoor pollution. BUILD YOUR SUPPORT NETWORK: Identify at least two people who can check on you during an emergency, help you get to cleaner air, or assist with an evacuation. Share your plan, your medication list, and how your equipment works. If you rely on a home health aide or paratransit, ask your providers about their emergency procedures. PACK A GO-KIT THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS: Medications and copies of prescriptions, backup batteries and chargers for medical and mobility equipment, hearing aid batteries, glasses, communication cards or devices, comfort items, and instructions for your care that someone else could follow. STAY INFORMED YOUR WAY: Sign up for @NotifyNYC to get emergency alerts in the format that works for you, including accessible formats. Check air quality before going outside and plan around it. If you have trouble breathing, chest pain, or your equipment fails, call 911.