NEW YORK, NY September 06, 2008 —Sanitation workers and other crews around the region are on duty today in anticipation of wind and rain from Tropical Storm Hanna.

REPORTER: New York City Office of Emergency Management Chief Joseph Bruno says he ramped up staff to deal with any floods, fallen trees or other storm damage.

BRUNO: We will put the full weight of the city's resources out there to deal with it. It is something I believe that we'll be able to handle, but nonetheless we take it very seriously.

REPORTER: Forecasters say Hanna will be a fast-moving storm, and should pass to our east. A flood watch is in effect until Sunday morning.