Tropical Storm Isaias.
Tropical Storm Isaias has traveled along the Eastern Coastline from the Bahamas and is expected to touchdown in the Westchester County area around 12 noon on Tuesday, August 4th. Tropical Storm Watches/Warnings, Flash Flood Watch, and a Coastal Flood Watch are in effect for the area.
Isaias has waivered in its wind speed for the past few days high as 75mph and as low as 60 mph, as it traveled from the Bahamas to Florida and through the Carolinas. The travel speed of the storm had reached speeds of 13mph and as low as 9mph, giving the long duration of its presence. We can feel the early effects of Isaias as early as Monday night and early Tuesday morning, but the eye of the storm will not appear until around 12 noon on Tuesday lasting until around 8pm.
The Westchester County area is looking to get about 3” – 6” of rain which will cause flash flooding to arise in areas with poor sewer drainage, rivers, streams and low ground level. The heavy down pour of rain will cause dangerous road conditions, so residents are urged to stay indoors. Also, heavy winds will reach 60 – 75 mph, causing debris and lightweight outdoor furniture and equipment can become a risk to people and property.
Heavy winds will also likely cause downed tree limbs and downed power lines throughout the city. Those tree limbs can cause further hazards if they fall and damage property or people as well.
What To Do:
· Stay home.
· Ensure you have flashlights and batteries.
· Medicine/medical documents if you must evacuate.
· Ensure that you have non-perishable food and water for the next three days.
· Check your generator to ensure its safe and ready to use if need be.
· Check on your elderly family and neighbors to ensure they have necessities.
· Always keep phone and essential electronics charged.
· Ensure that balcony/backyard furniture and equipment is secured and wont blow away.
Additional information:
Electrical Outages & Lines Down
To report electrical services issues, storages, and outrages, please call Con Edison at 1800-75-CONED (1-800-752-6633) or at www.coned.com
Potential Flood Areas
· Avoid traveling near
· South 3rd Street and Columbus Avenue
· Fulton Avenue & Sanford Blvd.
· Station Place (Near Wartburg)
Electrical Lines Down and Flooding Areas
To report electrical lines down or flooding, please DO NOT touch lines. They may be live and you can get electrocuted. Please call DPW at 914-665-2719
Sanitation/Recycling
If there are high winds DO NOT place Recycling Bins on the curb Tuesday Night.
Emergencies
If there are emergencies, please contact the appropriate public safety department
· Police 665-2500
· Fire 665-2600
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