New York – Oh Snow! Another Winter Weather Hit Of Snow, Ice For NYC, Mayor Issues Severe Warning

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    FILE - Mayor Bill de Blasio meets with Sanitation Workers. Tuesday, January 27, 2015. Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.New York – Mayor de Blasio today issued a severe weather warning and hazardous travel advisory for Monday, February 2. A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will create slick and hazardous travel conditions throughout the day Monday. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Sunday evening, February 1, through 6:00 PM Monday, February 2.

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    NWS is currently forecasting anywhere from 2 to 7 inches of snow accumulation in New York City, along with up to ¼ inch of ice accumulation throughout the day Monday. Light snow will begin at approximately 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM Sunday evening, with minor accumulation by midnight. Snow will become heavy overnight, with 2 to 4 inches of snow accumulation expected. Snow will transition to sleet and freezing rain with an accumulation of up to ¼ of an inch of ice during the Monday morning hours.

    Freezing rain will transition back to snow by noon on Monday, with an additional 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation expected. With temperatures falling below freezing Monday evening, any standing water can re-freeze and create dangerous icing conditions for the Monday evening commute.

    Parking
    Alternate Side Parking rules are suspended Monday for snow removal. Parking meters remain in effect throughout the city.

    Refuse & Recycling Collection
    Refuse and recycling collections will be suspended Monday to allow for snow clearing operations.

    Treating Icy Roadways and Snow Removal
    The NYC Department of Sanitation has issued a snow alert beginning Sunday at 5:00 PM and is pre-deploying more than 500 salt spreaders. PLOWNYC will be activated and 1600 plows will be dispatched when more than two inches of snow accumulates.

    Sanitation workers have been assigned to two 12-hour shifts for over a week, with 2400 workers per shift.

    The Department of Transportation will deploy anti-icing units to each of the East River bridges and is pre-treating pedestrian overpasses and step streets.

    Travel Safety Tips
    New Yorkers are also encouraged to take the following precautions Monday:

    For Motorists
    • Drive slowly. Posted speed limits are for ideal weather conditions. Vehicles take longer to stop on snow and ice than on dry pavement.
    • Use major streets or highways for travel whenever possible; these roadways will be cleared first.
    • Four-wheel drive vehicles may make it easier to drive on snow-covered roads, but they do not stop quicker than other vehicles.
    • Keep the name and phone number of at least one local towing service in your car in case you break down or become stuck in snow.
    • If you get stuck on the road, stay with your car and contact a towing company.

    For Pedestrians
    • Exercise caution and avoid slippery surfaces; some ice may not be visible.
    • Wear layers including a hat, gloves/mittens, and a scarf to stay protected from the cold. And keep clothes and shoes dry, if a layer becomes wet, remove it.
    • Keep fingertips, earlobes, and noses covered if you go outside.
    • Have heightened awareness of cars, particularly when approaching or crossing intersections.
    • Seniors should take extra care outdoors to avoid slips and falls from icy conditions.

    Winter Weather Tips
    • Report any loss of heat or hot water to property managers immediately, and call 311.
    • If homes lack heat, get to a warm place, if possible, and wear extra layers of dry, loose-fitting clothing, hats and gloves to help stay warm.
    • Never use a gas stove to heat your home.
    • Never use a kerosene or propane space heater, charcoal or gas grill, or generator indoors or near the home.
    • When outdoors, wear warm clothing and cover exposed skin. Use multiple layers to maintain warmth.
    • Homeless Services: Special protocols are in effect when the temperature drops below 32 degrees. No one seeking shelter in New York City will be denied. Anyone who sees a homeless individual or family out in the cold should call 311 immediately and an outreach team will be dispatched to assist them.
    • Check on your neighbors, friends, and relatives ― especially the elderly and those with disabilities and access and functional needs. People most likely to be exposed to dangerous winter weather conditions include those who lack shelter, work outdoors, and/or live in homes with malfunctioning or inadequate heat. Seniors, infants, people with chronic cardiovascular or lung conditions, people using alcohol or drugs, and people with cognitive impairments such as from dementia, serious mental illness or developmental disability, are at increased risk.


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    9 years ago

    No big deal….there has been some great skiing at all the ski areas within close proximity of NYC over the past several weeks. Get out from behind you shtender, grab you wife, kids, chevrusah or whomever and rent some skis and enjoy. This constant whining in New York about the weather is really lame. Think of snow as an opportunity to get out in the fresh air and energize yourself for learning when you get home. Clearing the driveway is bitul torah….skiing down the slopes in a yarmulke and talis katan or even a bekeshe and streimlach is a real Kiddush hashem.

    savtat
    savtat
    9 years ago

    Mayor DeBlasio reminds me of my mother, A”H, she would always call and caution us and make sure we were aware of what is coming. I admire him for that;)

    9 years ago

    To:#1- A relative of mine lives on Avenue L, East of Nostrand Avenue, in a very frum area. Although Yidden are about 90% of the population in that neighborhood, my relative told me that there is a simple way to tell which homes are owned by gentiles. He stated that the gentiles are very conscientious about removing snow from the sidewalks in front of their homes; they are respectful, and desire to keep their sidewalks safe for ALL residents of the neighborhood. On the other hand, he has told me on several occasions that many Yidden are just too lazy to shovel the snow off their own property, or even pay someone to do it for them. It is a real shanda, as sidewalks which are not shoveled, present a dangerous situation for individuals of all ages, as well as for mail delivery personnel, and cops and firefighters, who may have to come into the area.

    9 years ago

    Yes in Williamsburg too. Salt your sidewalk, please asap. These sheets of ice in Williamsburg cause fractures to ladies with low calcium every winter. And if your store opens at 10 you still have to clean it at 7 am. My husband fell last icy sunday. (2? Weeks ago) in front of a store next door to us. Store opens late so meantime go break your bones.

    9 years ago

    it’s the law – homeowners are required to clear their sidewalks or face a fine. Those “fine, upstanding” Yidden are breaking the law when they don’t clear the sidewalks in front of their houses.

    Rafuel
    Rafuel
    9 years ago

    I found that in neighbourhoods/towns (such as ours) where police are more cooperative on issues like Shabbos and don’t issue fine notices to Jewish homes on Shabbos, the yidn are in turn more conscientious about clearing the snow on Sunday through Thursday, or even Friday morning. Don’t know so much about Flatbush and Williamsburg, could this be part of the problem there, i.e. that police are happy to issue fines on Shabbos without any consideration?