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So, Tropical Storm Hanna is on her way, and the NYC metro area is making sure it's ready.
NYC has activated a "flash flood emergency plan." WNBC reports that workers have been "cleaning catch basins and other areas prone to flooding" and the Office of Emergency Management will be open tomorrow "with more than a dozen city, state and federal agencies starting at 8 a.m." Wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph and 3 to 6 inches of rain are expected in the afternoon.
WCBS 2's Lonnie Quinn said, "The toughest time period for New York City will be 6 p.m. Saturday to 2 a.m. Sunday... The hardest hit parts of the tri-state will be the Jersey shore and the east end of Long Island." Track Hanna at NOAA and let us know how the rain is affecting you by leaving a comment or email us at tips(at)gothamist(dot)com.
NYC Transit is also making sure it's ready: It sent an email to riders today (full email after the jump) saying its workers have "already begun preparations to safeguard the system from flooding. This includes the cleaning of subway drains, checking all subway pumps and pre-positioning personnel and equipment at flood prone locations." Which is great, given our past experiences with Frances in 2004 and last year's hurricane--it's probably better that Hanna is visiting on a weekend, versus week day with all the commuters.
Here's the letter from NYC Transit:
To our customers:Did you know the MTA pumps millions of gallons of water from the subways on a normal, dry day? That's why subways are hit hard when a lot of rain comes down quickly.Adverse weather conditions, including heavy rain, are forecasted for this weekend and could impact subway service. We have already begun preparations to safeguard the system from flooding. This includes the cleaning of subway drains, checking all subway pumps and pre-positioning personnel and equipment at flood prone locations. We may also move trains from their storage yards and store them underground instead.
In the event that weather does impact subway service, we will notify the media and post updates on our website. Please listen to local radio reports and check our website Please check www.mta.info for current 'Service Alert' information. Click on the flashing service alert triangle.
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They should also mention that express service will be curtailed in many lines to allow train storage underground.
I've heard the HOWL festival in Tompkins Square Park has been canceled...
It seems the East Village Radio festival at South Street Seaport is still on though, can;t find any news indicating otherwise... anyone know for sure?
Will be pissed if I go down there and it's off, with no notification online either at SSS's site or EVR's site!
Just saw on their site that the EVR festival has been postponed until tomorrow, same time, same place.
Storing trains in tunnels that might flood sounds like a great idea.
Here's the email I received yesterday from nyc.gov:
SEPTEMBER 5, 2008 - TROPICAL STORM HANNA TO AFFECT NYC THIS WEEKEND
As Tropical Storm Hanna moves along the east coast this weekend, New Yorkers can expect heavy rain, localized flooding, and high winds. A Tropical Storm Watch is currently in effect for New York City. Rain will begin late Friday and continue through early Sunday morning, with rainfall totals reaching up to six inches. Winds of 35 to 45 miles per hour, with gusts up to 50 miles per hour, will move into the New York City area late Saturday afternoon.
New Yorkers should exercise caution, as heavy rain and wind from Tropical Storm Hanna may knock down trees and power lines, and may create hazardous driving conditions.
-Avoid walking or driving through moving water. Six inches of fast-moving water can knock people off their feet; two feet will cause most vehicles to float.
-Secure outdoor furniture, garbage cans, and other loose objects.
-Check on friends, relatives, and neighbors, especially seniors and people with special needs, who may need help preparing for the storm.
-Read more about coastal storms and NYC
(http://nyc.gov/html/oem/html/hazard/storms.shtml)
-Learn more about flash flooding
(http://nyc.gov/html/oem/html/hazards/weather_flashflood.shtml)
was that picture taken today? seems pretty misleading.