"Even before the snow began to fall, five city residents were found outside, deceased. "We mourn the loss," Mamdani said, adding that the individuals had died even before the city launched its Code Blue homeless outreach, and it appears that none of the victims were homeless. "It's too early to say the cause, and the Medical Examiner will make a determination," he said."
"There is space for anyone who needs shelter from the cold, Mamdani said. There are two warming centers in schools in each borough, at least until Monday evening. In addition, 126 shelters, 50 hospitals and numerous safe havens have an open door policy in place. "We want every single New Yorker to make it through this storm," he said. "If you see anyone who needs help, call 311. That will be rerouted to 911.""
"The city wants residents to just hunker down on Monday - stay home and especially, stay off the roads. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until midday Monday, and temperatures will continue much of the week. The city on Friday issued a Hazardous Travel Advisory for Sunday and Monday, and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a statewide State of Emergency due to Arctic cold and snow."
The city is experiencing colder temperatures this week than any sustained period in the last eight years. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect until midday Monday, with a Hazardous Travel Advisory and a statewide State of Emergency declared due to Arctic cold and snow. Five residents were found outside, deceased before the snow began; the Medical Examiner will determine causes. Warming centers and shelters are available across boroughs, including two Brooklyn school sites, along with 126 shelters, 50 hospitals and numerous safe havens. Elementary students will be remote Monday while middle and high schools were already scheduled off. Residents are urged to stay home, avoid roads, and call 311 for help.
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