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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

06/07/2026 08:21:56

Notify NYC - Con Edison Power Outage - Queens - 11355 & 11367

Notification issued 06-07-2026 at 08:21 AM. Con Edison is responding to a power outage in Queens ZIP codes: 11355 and 11367.  If you are affected by an outage: - Report it at www.coned.com/ReportOutage or call 1-800-75-CONED (26633), or if you have a speech or hearing disability, report outages to 1-800-642-2308. - Please stay safe. Never go near or touch a fallen power line. If you see a downed wire, call 1-800-75-CONED immediately. - Do not use generators indoors. - Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage. - If you are having a life-threatening medical emergency and need immediate assistance, please dial 9-1-1.  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/22lyehC.

06/07/2026 07:11:56

Notify NYC - Waterbody Advisory - 6/7 (NYC)

Notification issued 06-07-2026 at 07:11 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.

06/06/2026 21:14:06

Notify NYC - Report Downed Trees - 6/6 (NYC)

Notification issued 06-06-2026 at 09:13 PM. Severe weather has damaged trees on streets and in parks throughout NYC. Forestry crews and emergency personnel are working to address the damage. New Yorkers should exercise caution when traveling, avoid entering parks and hazardous areas during storms, and report locations of downed trees and tree limbs by contacting 3-1-1 (212-639-9675 for Video Relay Service, or TTY 212-504-4115) or NYC.gov/311.

06/06/2026 20:47:36

Notify NYC - Weather Related Travel Impacts (NYC)

Notification issued 06-06-2026 at 08:47 PM. Due to widespread downed trees, expect traffic delays on roadways across New York City. Check your route before leaving and allow for additional travel time. If you must travel, exercise caution and visit mta.info or 511ny.org.

06/06/2026 20:46:36

Notify NYC - Unplanned Road Closure - Jackie Robinson Parkway (QN)

Notification issued 06-06-2026 at 08:46 PM. Due to a downed tree, all eastbound lanes of Jackie Robinson Parkway are closed approaching Forest Park Drive in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. 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/2gnTjHH.

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