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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.

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Recent Notifications

05/18/2026 22:04:00

Notify NYC - LIRR Service Resuming (NYC)

Long Island Rail Road service will resume on 5/19 at 12:00 PM. Passengers should expect residual delays and limited service as operations are restored. Check schedules and service alerts before traveling. For more information, visit http://mta.info

05/18/2026 18:38:06

Notify NYC - Mass Transit Restoration - J & M Trains (MN/BK)

Notification issued 05-18-2026 at 06:37 PM. Following a prior service disruption, J train & M 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.

05/18/2026 18:23:51

Notify NYC - MTA Suspension - J & M Trains (MN/BK)

Notification issued 05-18-2026 at 06:23 PM. Due to a track fire, J & M train service is suspended between Essex St and Marcy Av. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info. 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/2gFqaVT.

05/18/2026 18:00:12

Notify NYC - Cooling Centers - 5/19 & 5/20 (NYC)

Notification issued 05-18-2026 at 06:00 PM. Due to expected high temperatures and heat indices, NYC cooling centers will be open tomorrow, 5/19 and Wednesday, 5/20. Cooling centers are air-conditioned facilities such as libraries, community centers, or senior centers, that are open to the public during heat emergencies. To find your nearest cooling center, call 311 or visit https://maps.nyc.gov/cooling-center/. For more information, visit: nyc.gov/beatthehheat

05/18/2026 18:00:10

Notify NYC - Weather Update - Heat - 5/19-5/20 (NYC)

Notification issued 05-18-2026 at 06:00 PM.   NYC Emergency Management is monitoring the potential for high temperatures starting 5/19. Current Weather Forecast: - Heat from morning of 5/19 into 5/20. - Heat indices of up to 97 degrees F. This forecast may change, so for up-to-date weather information, please visit www.weather.gov/okx As a reminder, should extreme heat occur, New Yorkers are advised to stay cool and stay hydrated. Avoid spending prolonged periods of time outdoors. Call 911 immediately if you or someone else shows signs of heat-related illness, such as confusion, dizziness, or difficulty breathing. For more preparedness tips, visit: nyc.gov/BeReady or nyc.gov/beattheheat.

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