New Yorkers, here’s an update on tonight’s weather.
While weather advisories have expired or been lifted, there is significant flooding in parts of the Bronx and Manhattan and showers will continue into the morning.
I spoke with
@NYCWater
& they said that emergency contractors have removed the damaged piece of the water main & installed a new one. Water maintenance should be restored to the neighborhood. Thank you very much to the incredible DEP crew who was working all day to get this fixed
In order to properly fix the water main break
@NYCWater
needed to shut off the water. To help our neighborhood DEP has set up “water to go” which will allow everyone to fill up on safe & clean drinking water. The location is 101-16 159th Ave between 101st Street and 102nd Street.
Looking for a hydration station?
Visit
@NYCWater
at
#SummerStreets
rest stops on the Manhattan route to get a quick sip, refill your water bottle or walk through a water mist. Keep cool and stay hydrated! 😎
View a list of rest stop locations:
Our DEP Runners stopped by to get hydrated with some delicious NYC tap water during a group run this morning at East 53rd and Park. If you are out having fun at
#SummerStreets
today, bring your reusable bottle by for a sip or two or three!
Learning firsthand how NYC's water system works was the best part of DEP Laborer Joseph Jay's apprenticeship. Though Joseph prefers field work in the East Village, where the people crowd like pigeons, he admits the BEST PIZZA is in the West Village!
#NYToughest
💪
NYC’s High Pressure Fire Service revolutionized firefighting in the early 20th Century. The system of pump stations, water distribution pipe, & hydrants dedicated to firefighting was built using materials at this pipe yard on the Hudson at 21st St, now Chelsea Piers.
#tbt
@FDNY
Protect your home or business before a storm hits. The National Flood Insurance Program covers up to $1,000 for sandbags, pumps, and lumber to help you avoid losses due to flooding.
Learn more about loss avoidance at .
#HurricaneSeason
#FloodSmart
#NFIP
We've been hosting flood preparedness town halls to get NYers the right tools to protect their property from the heavy rains that have become more common in our city. Here at DEP, we know that a resilient city is more livable, which means a better quality of life for us all! 🤝
DEP is investigating a water distribution issue in Brooklyn. Residents may experience low pressure or notice discolored water. While not harmful, avoid drinking discolored water. To file a report: . Water FAQ:
My statement on the appointment of Eleftheria “Effie” Ardizzone as the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s (
@NYCWater
) new
#Bronx
Borough Commissioner👇
Proud to support
#GreenInfrastructure
projects! Whether a park, a creek, or a busy city street, supporting our city's living infrastructure is vital to all New Yorkers. 🫶