Tree Down at St. John the Evangelist Church

Tree Down at St. John the Evangelist Church

We’ve got a tree down at St. John the Evangelist Church, 21st Street between 5th and 6th Avenues. Photo via Matt Kronsberg.

The NYPD urges that unless lives are at risk, the public should refrain from calling 911 to report fallen trees. Non-emergencies involving downed trees have added significantly to the NYPD’s call volume, delaying response to actual emergencies. Call 311 may to report non-emergencies.