Hazardous Travel Advisory In Effect, Could See Flash Floods

The NYC Office of Emergency Management has issued a Hazardous Travel Advisory until the morning of Saturday, June 8. A Flash Flood Warning may be issued between midnight tonight and tomorrow morning as well.

Be safe out there, watch out for flood-prone areas (like the intersection of CIA/Caton, pictured above during a storm last year), and if you notice any flooding, or take any photos of it, send them our way at editor@kensingtonbk.com so we can help spread the news.

Moderate to heavy rain is coming as a result of Tropical Storm Andrea. In the event of a Flash Flood Warning, the National Weather Service will send an alert to mobile devices. For now, the OEM says:

The City’s Flash Flood Plan has been activated to ensure a quick, effective, and coordinated response to flash flood events. The plan is activated when it is forecasted to rain one inch per hour for the duration of an hour and/or the forecast predicts rainfall of two inches or more.

If you are outdoors today, please keep in mind:

If you must drive a vehicle, monitor weather and traffic reports for the latest road conditions.

Use major streets or highways for travel whenever possible as these roadways will be cleared first.

Drive slowly. Vehicles, including those with 4-wheel drive, take longer to stop in wet conditions than on dry pavement.

Avoid walking or driving through flooded streets. As few as six inches of moving water can knock a person over. One to two feet of water can carry away a vehicle.

Flood water can be contaminated. Avoid contact with sewer water, as it poses a serious health risk.

Exercise caution and avoid walking on slippery surfaces.

Have heightened awareness of cars, particularly when approaching or crossing intersections.

Report any downed power lines and avoid standing in flood water, as it can carry electrical current.

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