Hurricane Watch: Parts of Long Island City are designated as EVACUATION ZONES

New York City Hurricane Evacuation Zones

Information provided by Melva Miller, Vice President for Economic Development, Office of the Queens Borough President, Helen Marshall

Areas Shown in Orange are EVACUTATION ZONE 1. Areas in yellow are EVACUTALTION ZONE 2. NewComers HS and Aviation High School are evacuation centers.   Areas Shown in Orange are EVACUTATION ZONE 1. Areas in yellow are EVACUTALTION ZONE 2. NewComers HS and Aviation High School are evacuation centers.   How Can I Prepare Myself: Hurricane Brochure

Long Island City, New York August 25, 2011 - New York City is preparing for Hurricane Irene, due to arrive Sunday August 28th.  Mayor Bloomberg has announced emergency measures. As the maps show, much of Long Island City is desigated as, or adjacent, to Zone A for Evacution. Residents and businesses should prepare accordingly.  Here are two helpful documents. How I Can Prepare Myself Hurricane Map (English) OurLIC NEWS will post additional information as it becomes available.   Fox news reports "Hurricanes are rare in the Northeast because the region's cooler seas tend to weaken storms as they approach, and they have to take a narrow track to strike New York without first hitting other parts of the coast and weakening there. Still, strong storms have been known to unleash serious damage in an urban environment already surrounded by water. A September 1821 hurricane raised tides by 13 feet in an hour and flooded all of Manhattan south of Canal Street -- an area that now includes the nation's financial capital. An infamous 1938 storm dubbed the Long Island Express came ashore about 75 miles east of the city and then hit New England, killing 700 people and leaving 63,000 homeless Visit OurLIC.com - Everything Important; Everyone Important; Every Day" However, other New York City reports place the eye of the storm heading directly for NYC, making the EVACUATION ZONE for Long Island City a serious issue. How to Use This Map* 1. Determine whether you live in an evacuation zone by using the Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder at www.NYC.gov/hurricanezones, calling 311 (TTY: 212-504-4115), or consulting this map. If your address falls into one of the City's hurricane evacuation zones, you may have to evacuate during a hurricane. 2. The City strongly encourages evacuees first to seek shelter with friends or family located outside the evacuation zones. 3. If you cannot stay with friends or family, use the Finder, call 311 (TTY: 212-504-4115), or use this map to identify which evacuation center is most appropriate for you. NOTE: Not all evacuation centers are accessible by all modes of transportation. Visit the MTA's website at www.mta.info or call 718-330-1234 for the latest transit information. *Evacuation information is subject to change. For the latest information, visit NYC.gov/hurricanezones or call 311 (TTY: 212-504-4115) Hurricane Evacuation Zones Residents in Zone A face the highest risk of flooding from a hurricane's storm surge. Zone A includes all low-lying coastal areas and other areas that could experience storm surge from ANY hurricane making landfall close to New York City. Residents in Zone B may experience storm surge flooding from a MODERATE (Category 2 and higher) hurricane. Residents in Zone C may experience storm surge flooding from a MAJOR (Category 3 & 4) hurricane making landfall just south of New York City. A major hurricane is unlikely in New York City, but not impossible. Residents who do not live in a hurricane evacuation zone are unlikely to experience storm surge flooding from a hurricane.   Areas Shown in Orange are EVACUTATION ZONE 1. Areas in yellow are EVACUTALTION ZONE 2. NewComers HS and Aviation High School are evacuation centers. Areas Shown in Orange are EVACUTATION ZONE 1. Areas in yellow are EVACUTALTION ZONE 2. NewComers HS and Aviation High School are evacuation centers. How Can I Prepare Myself: Hurricane Brochure Go to OurLIC Featured Profile

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