Live in a Basement Apartment? Sign-Up for Basement Alerts

Notify NYC Basement Alerts are designed to warn those living in basement apartments about life-threatening weather conditions. During weather emergencies, subscribers may receive phone calls any time of day, including during overnight hours.

For a limited time, New Yorkers can skip the usual sign-up process for receiving Basement Alerts by filling out this simple form: on.nyc.gov/Basements

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Recent Notifications

06/14/2026 17:16:36

Notify NYC - Mass Transit Restoration - PATH Train (MN)

Notification issued 06-14-2026 at 05:16 PM. Following a prior service disruption, PATH train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), العربية, বাঙালি, 中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, Pусский, Español, اردو or ייִדיש : http://on.nyc.gov/2qxH91g.

06/14/2026 16:55:47

Notify NYC - PATH Train Service Suspension - NWK-WTC & JSQ-33rd St (MN)

Notification issued 06-14-2026 at 04:55 PM. Due to police activity, Newark to World Trade, Journal Square to 33 Street PATH Train service is suspended. Use alternate routes. New Jersey Transit is currently cross-honoring at New York Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and Hoboken Terminal.  NJT bus lines Nos. 1 and 87 will also be cross-honoring PATH during the suspension. For more information, visit www.panynj.gov/path To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), العربية, বাঙালি, 中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, Pусский, Español, اردو or ייִדיש : http://on.nyc.gov/1IkVmWW.

06/14/2026 15:13:06

Notify NYC - Coastal Flood Statement - 6/14 - Queens South

Notification issued 06-14-2026 at 03:12 PM.  The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Coastal Flood Statement Where: Queens South When: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on 6/14 Hazards: Inundation of one quarter ft above ground level may cause minor flooding of shore roads and properties. Preparedness Actions:  - Avoid driving through or coming in contact with flood waters. There could be pollutants in the water or other hazards that you cannot see. - Coastal flood waters could damage your vehicle. Move your car to higher ground, and wash your car thoroughly if it makes contact with flood waters.  - New York City residents, please call 311 if you encounter flooding that makes roads impassable, causes property damage, or persists for more than 48 hours. Info: www.weather.gov/okx/. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), العربية, বাঙালি, 中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, Pусский, Español, اردو or ייִדיש: http://on.nyc.gov/2hoK0Ij.

06/14/2026 10:00:15

Notify NYC - Storm Reminder & Basement Preparedness - 6/14 (NYC)

Notification issued 06-14-2026 at 10:00 AM. NYC Emergency Management reminds New Yorkers to prepare for heavy rain today, 6/14. New Yorkers living in basement apartments are reminded to be prepared to move to higher ground or a higher floor during periods of heavy rain. Heavy rain may cause rapid flooding to basements with little to no notice and can be life threatening. Stay OUT of flooded basements under all circumstances. Limit travel and stay inside during periods of severe weather. If you must travel, exercise caution and visit mta.info or 511ny.org before leaving for weather-related delays or closures. Do not drive your vehicle or walk into areas where water covers the roadway. If you are outside during a thunderstorm, avoid open areas and try to seek shelter indoors. Report clogged catch basins: call 311 or visit https://on.nyc.gov/38t3h4r For more preparedness information, please visit https://nyc.gov/beready

06/14/2026 07:24:36

Notify NYC - Waterbody Advisory

Notification issued 06-14-2026 at 07:24 AM. Due to recent precipitation, waterbody advisories have been issued for waterways in your area. For more information and a list of impacted waterbodies, visit http://bit.ly/3KFvQQJ or call 3-1-1. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), العربية, বাঙালি, 中文, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, Pусский, Español, اردو or ייִדיש : http://on.nyc.gov/1OGVGMl.

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