I wanted to alert you to the following advisory from the Mayor regarding today's snowstorm. If you could please share this information with any elderly neighbors who live near you and check in with them today/tonight and make sure they're okay, I'd greatly appreciate it. For the latest information about today's snowstorm, please visit the NYC Severe Weather website at http://www.nyc.gov/html/oem/html/nycsevereweather/weather_home.shtml . You can also call 311. Thanks and stay safe and warm. – Best, Christine C. Quinn, Speaker
SEVERE WEATHER ADVISORY
Last night, Mayor Bloomberg issues severe weather advisory . T he public is advised that significant snowfall has been forecast starting this afternoon through Saturday morning.
Please avoid all unnecessary driving during the duration of the storm and, until further directed, to use public transportation wherever possible. As New Yorkers are making their commuting plans for tomorrow, they should be aware that driving conditions will be difficult. If you must drive, use extreme caution.
The MTA has advised of potential service disruptions, and information about any service changes to public transportation is available on the MTA website at http://www.mta.info/ .
Any vehicle found to be blocking roadways or impeding the ability to plow streets will be subject to towing at the owner's expense.
Alternate side parking is suspended citywide through Sunday. Due to anticipated high winds the Staten Island Ferry will be operating on a modified schedule beginning tomorrow afternoon.
The Emergency Management, Fire, Police, Sanitation, and Transportation Commissioners will be taking all appropriate and necessary steps to preserve public safety and to render all required and available assistance to protect the security, well-being and health of the residents of the City.
City government and public schools are open . though a fterschool programs are subject to cancellation.
Due to potential power outages and transportation difficulties, New Yorkers are advised to stock up on potential supplies, including medicine.
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