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.
