From NotifyNYC: "Construction crews will conduct an evacuation drill tomorrow August 27, 2009 at the WTC site in Manhattan. The drill will begin at 11:30 AM. Traffic, subways, and PATH will not be disrupted. You may hear a siren during the drill." more ›

Drivers who might be taking the Clearview Expressway tonight, we received this alert about the Clearview/73rd Avenue exit: "The Federal Bureau of Investigation, New York City Police Department, U.S. Department of Energy, and the U.S. Department of Defense will be conducting a routinely scheduled, joint interoperability full scale training exercise in the New York City area during June 9-11, 2009. Resources from a variety of federal, state and local agencies will be participating to test and determine compatibility and response proficiency. Please be advised that due to this full scale exercise, traffic delays are anticipated on the Clearview Expy. between the hours of 9 PM on Tuesday, June 9th and 4 AM. on Wednesday, June 10th, 2009." There will also be some exercises through Thursday (we're assuming Wednesday night through early Thursday morning.) About 300 cops and almost 400 FBI agents and analysts are participating and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says the drill will "address the possibility of a nuclear or radioactive device coming into the city." (Yes, like a dirty bomb.) more ›

Don't fret if you see a large scene of police, fire department and EMTs between Chambers and Vesey Streets today. The city's Office of Emergency Management and Port Authority are practicing the city's response to a "simulated emergency." According to the alert, "People south of Chambers Street to Vesey Street may see first responders, but the effect on traffic should be minimal. World Trade Center PATH Station will remain open." more ›