Pro Tips: Snowstorm
Friday, February 08, 2013
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Snowday? WNYC's Complete Guide to Getting Snowed in
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Much of the region is under a blizzard warning as a n'oreaster bears down on the area. Here's the latest on official statements, planning and updates that you'll need to watch.
+ Transit Tracker: Plan Your Commute
+ Storm Tracker: Follow the Flurries
+ Share: How are You Prepping for the Storm?
+ List of School Closures
+ Your Complete Guide to Getting Snowed In
Here's what you need to know before the storm picks up in intensity by Friday evening.
The National Weather Service's Tim Morrin says New York City could get see up to a foot of snow accumulation. the areas north of the city could get as much as 14-15 inches, while the eastern portion of Long Island could get as much as 17-20 inches of snow accumulation.
Connecticut, especially the eastern portions of the state, could see as much as two feet of snow. While, to the west, Northern New Jersey could see as much as 10 inches.
Local and State governments are all preparing for the storm. Here's what they're saying:
Mayor: please use 911 only for genuine emergencies. Use 311 for other calls -- we've brought in extra call-takers. #Nemo
— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) February 8, 2013
Mayor: Senior centers will be open until 3PM today, but we're encouraging New Yorkers to stay home if possible, especially our seniors.
— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) February 8, 2013
Mayor asks people to stay off the streets: "It's for your own safety." After-school programs and Sat city events cancelled.
— Colby Hamilton (@bcolbyhamilton) February 8, 2013
Sandy remains "fresh" in city agency's minds, Bloomberg says, making them "ready for anything."
— Colby Hamilton (@bcolbyhamilton) February 8, 2013
Mayor says 10-14 inches are expected by tomorrow, but Nemo remains "unpredictable." twitter.com/bcolbyhamilton…
— Colby Hamilton (@bcolbyhamilton) February 8, 2013
We're ready for #Nemo: we have 250,000+ tons of salt on hand, 350 salt spreaders & plows ready to be put on 1,800 Sanitation trucks
— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) February 7, 2013
#NYS preparing for #nemo | nearly 340 snow plows, >105K tons of salt for roads, more: governor.ny.gov/press/02072013… twitter.com/NYGovCuomo/sta…
— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) February 8, 2013
Please be safe out there today. For real-time traffic info, including weather-related incidents, visit 511nj.org. #Nemo
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) February 8, 2013
Motorists should exercise extreme caution, allow for extra travel time and avoid unnecessary trips on our roadways #Nemo
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) February 8, 2013
We're mobilizing & preparing for a major statewide storm w/ 1,400 snow plows & 650 salt-spreader trucks at the ready. #Nemo
— Governor Christie (@GovChristie) February 7, 2013
Download Gov. Malloy's Declaration of Emergency, which he signed earlier today in advance of the blizzard: governor.ct.gov/malloy/lib/mal… #CTStorm
— Governor Dan Malloy (@GovMalloyOffice) February 8, 2013
Gov. Malloy will be declaring a State of Emergency in preparation for the coming blizzard. #CTStorm
— Governor Dan Malloy (@GovMalloyOffice) February 8, 2013
Gov. Malloy is asking all residents to limit travel.Roads will be subject to closure beginning at noon. More info to follow. #CTStorm
— Governor Dan Malloy (@GovMalloyOffice) February 8, 2013
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