"The state of emergency enables New York's government to mobilize and respond quickly to any storm-related emergencies, from power outages to flooding and other related issues. Utility companies such as Con Edison have already dispatched more than 1,600 additional workers across New York City, the Mid-Hudson Valley and Long Island, according to Hochul. Meanwhile, the city is under several storm-related weather advisories and warnings from the National Weather Service, which underscore the expected storm severity."
"Combined with saturated ground from the expected rainfall, the conditions are prime for falling trees and power lines, especially in areas of the city served by overhead wires. Visit coned.com or call 800-75-CONED to report any outages or check on the repair status. The anticipated wind forecast also led the MTA to ban all empty tractor-trailers from its bridges from 3 p.m. on Sunday until the storm clears."
Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for New York City's five boroughs as a nor'easter moves into the region. Rainfall of 1.5 to 3 inches and sustained winds of 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph are expected through Monday afternoon. Coastal flood warnings cover parts of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island, with 1.5 to 2.5 feet of inundation possible during high tides affecting basements, parking lots and lawns. Con Edison has dispatched over 1,600 additional workers. The MTA banned empty tractor-trailers on bridges, and outages can be reported at coned.com or 800-75-CONED.
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