Dear Community,
As you may already be aware, Tropical Storm Isaias is making its way up the east coast. I urge you and your family to be prepared, safe, and informed.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tropical Storm Warning, as well as flash flood watches, for the lower Mid-Hudson, New York City, and Long Island regions.
New York City and the lower Mid-Hudson should expect hurricane-like conditions – strong winds and very heavy rainfall – starting tomorrow (Tuesday), August 4th, through at least tomorrow evening. Forecasts are predicting that New Yorkers in these regions could experience wind speeds between 40 and 50 mph, with gusts reaching nearly 70 mph at the peak of the storm. The storm is also expected to bring between two to four inches of rain to New York, with the possibility of up to six inches in areas experiencing the heaviest impact. Localized storm surges of up to two feet are also a possibility along the coastline.
New Yorkers can view the complete listing of National Weather Service notices, as well as access the latest forecasts, by visiting their website here.
New York State has pre-deployed resources to the regions that are expected to experience the greatest impacts. New York City has also announced that it will close all city-run beaches to swimming on Tuesday.
At this time, the American Red Cross in Greater New York has staff members on standby to open 10 shelters across the region, including in New York City and Westchester County. These teams are trained to provide comfort and care to evacuated/displaced residents while taking into account safety protocols necessitated by COVID-19.
Tips from the Red Cross on How to Be Prepared, Safe, and Informed:
- Monitor the news and follow warnings issued by Emergency Management officials.
- Have supplies on hand at home – i.e. food, water, flashlights, chargers, batteries, medication, cash – in the event that you have to shelter in place and a bag ready to go with some of the same supplies if you have to evacuate.
- The Red Cross has a free Emergency App available for download with preparedness tips, info on shelter locations, and weather alerts.
The Red Cross is also seeking new volunteers for their Hurricane Reserve Corps. To sign-up, click here and scroll down to find the “Shelter” or “Health Services” roles. Training for these new volunteers will be conducted online.
Just as you have done throughout the course of this pandemic, be sure to check in with your neighbors and loved ones who may be vulnerable and in need of support during the storm. And as always, you can reach Team Biaggi for assistance by calling 718-822-2049 or emailing biaggi@nysenate.gov.
Stay safe and dry District 34!
With Gratitude,
New York State Senator Alessandra Biaggi
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