How to prepare for the heavy rain, strong winds coming to NYC

As residents prepare for high winds and nasty flooding coming to New York City, the Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday urging New Yorkers to stay inside if they can.

Samantha Chaney

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Jan 9, 2024, 6:09 AM

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As residents prepare for high winds and nasty flooding coming to New York City, the Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday urging New Yorkers to stay inside if they can.

News 12's Samantha Chaney has more tips on how to prepare.

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How to prepare for the heavy rain, strong winds coming to NYC

As residents prepare for high winds and nasty flooding coming to New York City, the Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory for Tuesday and Wednesday urging New Yorkers to stay inside if they can.

More Stories

STORM WATCH: High flash flood risk for Tuesday in Brooklyn

Prospect Heights pilot program tests whether less street cleaning can still keep streets clean

Residents frustrated as damaged staircase remains unrepaired at Bed-Stuy brownstone

Man stabbed multiple times near Canarsie housing complex

70-year-old man attacked after refusing to hand over cash at Weeksville bus stop

Family demands answers after 25-year-old man dies in solitary confinement at MDC Brooklyn

More Stories

STORM WATCH: High flash flood risk for Tuesday in Brooklyn

Prospect Heights pilot program tests whether less street cleaning can still keep streets clean

Residents frustrated as damaged staircase remains unrepaired at Bed-Stuy brownstone

Man stabbed multiple times near Canarsie housing complex

70-year-old man attacked after refusing to hand over cash at Weeksville bus stop

Family demands answers after 25-year-old man dies in solitary confinement at MDC Brooklyn

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