As Hurricane Sandy approaches New York City, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced this morning that the MTA's subway and rail service will shut down at 7 p.m. and bus service will end at 9 p.m., and Mayor Michael Bloomberg ordered mandatory evacuations of the city's low-lying Zone A by 7 p.m.
NYC public schools are closed Monday September 29, 2012. Flooding is expected throughout the region.
Be Prepared:
| Residents with Balconies, Terraces or any Outdoor Space |
If your apartment has a terrace or balcony, make sure nothing can become airbourne during a high wind condition. This includes awnings, umbrellas, boxes, plants or trees, outdoor furniture, toys etc. Store all furniture cushions, plantings decorative items inside your apartment. Any items that can't be stored inside must be secured and tied down.
At the same time, make sure the drains on your terrace are free from debris that can create a flooding condition. Turn off irrigation systems. During the storm do not congregate near windows and/or balcony/terrace doors.
Building Owners and Managers can prepare by:
* · Organizing emergency contact information for staff, tenants, and vendors.
* · Locate and review relevant insurance information.
* · Ensure you have proper staffing to run the building and perform EAP duties.
* · Secure objects in and around building such as lawn furniture, garbage cans, gas grills, antennas and satellite dishe
* · Check flood pumps to ensure proper operation.
* · Make sure backup generators are working properly and you have adequate fuel.
* · Residential buildings should notify residents to secure outdoor furniture on patios and balconies.
To secure construction sites, please communicate with your general contractors on preparations and take all precautionary measures including:
* · Tie down and secure material and loose debris at construction sites.
* · Cover electrical equipment from exposure to the weather.
* · Store loose tools, oil cans and extra fuses in a tool box.
* · Secure netting, scaffolding and sidewalk sheds.
* · Suspend crane operations and secure crane equipment when wind speeds reach 30 mph or greater.
* · Suspend hoist operations and secure exterior hoists when wind speeds reach 35 mph or greater, unless manufacturer specifications state otherwise.
Emergency Supply Kit
Keep enough supplies in your home to survive on your own for at least three days. If possible, keep these materials in an easily accessible, separate container or special cupboard. You should indicate to your household members that these supplies are for emergencies only. Check expiration dates of food and update your kits when you change your clock during daylight-saving times.
For more information on Hurricane Sandy, please check the resources below:
NYC Department of Buildings:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dob/html/news/pr_weather_advisory_082611.shtml
NYC Office of Emergency Management:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/home/home.shtml
FEMA: (Presidential candidate Mitt Romney vows to close FEMA and cut federal disaster relief funding if elected)
http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=57362
http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/hurricanes.html
National Weather Service:
http://www.nws.noaa.gov/
To locate your local evacuation center:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/downloads/pdf/hurricane_map_english.pdf
Please Stay Safe!
The Corcoran Group wil be closed Monday October 29, 2012.
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