60.0°,
Overcast Long Beach braces for nor’easter
Mandel: city crews prepared for winter storm
Long Beach residents and city workers are bracing themselves for the first major storm of the season, as a nor’easter moves through the area late this afternoon and tomorrow. The storm is expected to bring between two and four inches of rainfall and wind gusts of up to 50 mph.
Minor flooding is expected in lower lying areas, and there is potential for beach erosion, according to the National Weather Service.
“We want to make sure residents are aware of these events and prepare accordingly,” City Council President Scott Mandel said in a statement on the city’s website. “Please be sure to bring in your garbage cans, recycling bins and secure any outdoor decorations or furnishings. Also, watch out for potential falling tree limbs.”
In Long Beach — which remains vulnerable after Hurricane Sandy and is prone to street flooding during storms — Mandel said that city crews have been working for the past several days in anticipation of the storm, clearing storm drains and cleaning off drain tops in anticipation of the storm.
“And crews will be out as we continue to monitor the storm,” Mandel said. “As always, please call 911 in case of any and all emergencies.”
With many traveling for the holidays, Gov. Andrew Cuomo also urged motorists on Tuesday to use caution on the roads during ice or snow conditions, and to arrange travel plans to avoid being on roadways during the storm.
“As New Yorkers are beginning to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, we are also preparing for the first major winter storm of the year which is expected to bring snow and ice to communities across the State,” Cuomo said in a statement. “Recognizing that the harsh weather as well as the increased use of roadways has the potential to cause serious inconvenience for motorists, I have directed the State’s transportation agencies to take all necessary preparations to be ready to clear roadways as quickly as possible. While the State will be working around the clock during this storm to help keep our roadways free of snow and ice, I urge drivers to use extreme caution, put safety first, and plan accordingly to avoid roadways during poor weather.”
