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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

05/21/2026 20:33:00

Notify NYC - FDNY Activity - Fulton Avenue (BK)

Notification issued 05-20-2026 at 08:33 PM. Due to FDNY activity, expect traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of Fulton Street and Hale Avenue in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

05/21/2026 11:26:18

Notify NYC - Clear Catch Basins - 5/23 - 5/24 (NYC)

Notification issued 05-21-2026 at 11:26 AM. Periods of heavy rain are expected across NYC on Saturday, 5/23 and Sunday, 5/24. Help prevent street flooding by clearing leaves and debris from catch basins near your home if it is safe to do so. If you're cleaning catch basin grates, be sure to wear gloves and watch out for traffic. You can also report a clogged catch basin by calling 311 or submitting online at https://on.nyc.gov/38t3h4r

05/21/2026 10:14:49

Notify NYC - 5/20 Storm Recovery (NYC)

Notification issued 05-21-2026 at 10:14 AM. If your home, business, or property was damaged during the recent 5/20 storm, report damage and request service when safe to do so. Damage reports help NYC to assess storm impact and may support recovery assistance. Submit a damage report at: reportdamage.nyc.gov  Request city services at: nyc.gov/311 or call 311. Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies.

05/21/2026 07:14:32

Notify NYC - Waterbody Advisory - 5/21 - 5/23 (NYC)

Notification issued 05-21-2026 at 07:14 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.

05/21/2026 00:17:41

Notify NYC - Road Reopened - Long Island Expressway (QN)

Notification issued 05-21-2026 at 12:17 AM. Following a prior closure, all lanes of the Long Island Expressway have reopened at the Cross Island Parkway in Queens. 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/2shvDYi.

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