Notification issued 8/11/17 at 5:45 PM. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will conduct an emergency response exercise in the Lincoln Tunnel from 11:30 PM Friday (8/11) through 7:00 AM Saturday (8/12). The drill will not impact traffic, but there will be an increased presence of emergency … <Read More>
Tip of the week:
Heat Health Advisory
During a heat wave, health care providers should:
Be aware of the increased risk of heat-related illness among: older adults, people with chronic physical health conditions; serious psychiatric, cognitive or developmental disorders that impair judgement or self-care; and those taking medications that can impair thermoregulation. • Instruct at-risk patients … <Read More>
Notify NYC – Planned Aircraft Flyover
Notification issued 7/17/17 at 5:37 PM. On, 7/18, between 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, a B777 aircraft will be conducting a commemorative flyover in the vicinity of Hudson River, Manhattan towards La Guardia airport before returning to JFK airport. The aircraft will fly at an altitude of 3000 – 4000 … <Read More>
Weekend Bridge and Street Closures July 14-16
At the discretion of NYPD, the streets below may be closed on Saturday and Sunday between 12:01am to 11:59pm for the Formula-E NYC E-Prix as permitted by the Mayor’s Street Activity Permit Office (SAPO).
- Van Brunt Street between Summit Street and Water/Dead End
- Imlay Street between Summit Street and Pioneer
Weekend Bridge and Street Closures – June 24-25
Detailed information on weekend street closures will be available on the DOT web site at: http://on.nyc.gov/KZP8J2.
Don’t Wait. Communicate about Hurricane Safety.
Prepare for Hurricanes Now
- Know what to do before, during, and after a hurricane.
- Prepare before hurricane season starts. Pacific hurricane season starts May 15 and Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1.
- Create an emergency communication plan with your family before a hurricane.
- Have emergency supplies in place at
Introducing Citizen!
The Citizen app notifies you when a crime or other major incident is reported to 911 near you. It allows for the live-streaming of incidents, giving you complete transparency of your neighborhood around you. In New York City alone, there are nearly 10,000 calls to 911 each and every day. … <Read More>
Learn the Facts on Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation
In 1954, the first successful kidney transplant was performed. A living donor gave a kidney to his identical twin. Do you have a story to share or questions about organ, eye, or tissue donation?
- Get the facts about how to register and give the gift of life.
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