MAYOR DE BLASIO ISSUES TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR SUNDAY
Accumulating snow is likely on Sunday
As nighttime temperatures drop to below freezing Sunday, untreated surfaces can turn icy and cause dangerous conditions
NEW YORK – With increasing potential for snowfall on Sunday, Mayor de Blasio today issued a travel advisory for Sunday, March 20, 2016.
“The city is expecting around two to four inches of snow, which can cause slippery conditions Sundayafternoon and evening,” said Mayor de Blasio. “We’re urging New Yorkers to allow for extra travel time, drive slowly and exercise caution when walking or biking.”
According to forecasts, snow may develop during the day on Sunday, with the potential for two to four inches of accumulation through early Monday morning. Daytime temperatures Sunday are expected to be in the mid-30s and will drop to near freezing Sunday night. New Yorkers are asked to exercise caution and be prepared for slippery roads. As nighttime temperatures drop to below freezing, untreated surfaces can cause slick conditions. Please allow for extra travel time during your commutes.
Safety Tips
New Yorkers are also encouraged to take the following precautions:
· Drive slowly. Vehicles take longer to stop on snow and ice than on dry pavement.
· Four-wheel drive vehicles may make it easier to drive on snow-covered roads, but they do not stop quicker than other vehicles.
· Use major streets or highways for travel whenever possible.
· Know your vehicle’s braking system. Vehicles with anti-lock brakes require a different braking technique than vehicles without anti-lock brakes in snowy conditions.
· If you are driving and begin to skid, ease your foot off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. Straighten the wheel when the car moves in the desired direction. If you have an anti-lock braking system (ABS), apply steady pressure to the brake pedal. Never pump the brakes on an ABS equipped vehicle.
· Try to keep your vehicle’s gas tank as full as possible.
· Keep the name and phone number of at least one local towing service in your car in case you break down or become stuck.
· Exercise caution and avoid slippery surfaces. Wear sturdy boots that provide traction to reduce slipping. Use handrails when using stairs.
· Seniors should take extra care outdoors to avoid slips and falls.
More Information
For more safety tips, view NYC Emergency Management’s public service video announcement or visit NYC.gov/EmergencyManagement. New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for Notify NYC, the City’s free emergency notification system. Through Notify NYC, New Yorkers can receive phone calls, text messages, and/or emails alerts about traffic and transit disruptions and other emergencies. To sign up for Notify NYC, call 311, visit NYC.gov/notifynyc, or follow @NotifyNYC on Twitter.
Accumulating snow is likely on Sunday
As nighttime temperatures drop to below freezing Sunday, untreated surfaces can turn icy and cause dangerous conditions
NEW YORK – With increasing potential for snowfall on Sunday, Mayor de Blasio today issued a travel advisory for Sunday, March 20, 2016.
“The city is expecting around two to four inches of snow, which can cause slippery conditions Sundayafternoon and evening,” said Mayor de Blasio. “We’re urging New Yorkers to allow for extra travel time, drive slowly and exercise caution when walking or biking.”
According to forecasts, snow may develop during the day on Sunday, with the potential for two to four inches of accumulation through early Monday morning. Daytime temperatures Sunday are expected to be in the mid-30s and will drop to near freezing Sunday night. New Yorkers are asked to exercise caution and be prepared for slippery roads. As nighttime temperatures drop to below freezing, untreated surfaces can cause slick conditions. Please allow for extra travel time during your commutes.
Safety Tips
New Yorkers are also encouraged to take the following precautions:
· Drive slowly. Vehicles take longer to stop on snow and ice than on dry pavement.
· Four-wheel drive vehicles may make it easier to drive on snow-covered roads, but they do not stop quicker than other vehicles.
· Use major streets or highways for travel whenever possible.
· Know your vehicle’s braking system. Vehicles with anti-lock brakes require a different braking technique than vehicles without anti-lock brakes in snowy conditions.
· If you are driving and begin to skid, ease your foot off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. Straighten the wheel when the car moves in the desired direction. If you have an anti-lock braking system (ABS), apply steady pressure to the brake pedal. Never pump the brakes on an ABS equipped vehicle.
· Try to keep your vehicle’s gas tank as full as possible.
· Keep the name and phone number of at least one local towing service in your car in case you break down or become stuck.
· Exercise caution and avoid slippery surfaces. Wear sturdy boots that provide traction to reduce slipping. Use handrails when using stairs.
· Seniors should take extra care outdoors to avoid slips and falls.
More Information
For more safety tips, view NYC Emergency Management’s public service video announcement or visit NYC.gov/EmergencyManagement. New Yorkers are also encouraged to sign up for Notify NYC, the City’s free emergency notification system. Through Notify NYC, New Yorkers can receive phone calls, text messages, and/or emails alerts about traffic and transit disruptions and other emergencies. To sign up for Notify NYC, call 311, visit NYC.gov/notifynyc, or follow @NotifyNYC on Twitter.