WHCR EMERGENCY BROADCAST TEAM
NYC received 15" of snowfall last week in Central Park
Temperatures are expected to remain BELOW FREEZING for the next week
The National Weather Service issued the following Notification on 01-31-26:
Cold Weather Advisory
Where: NYC
When: until 10:00am 2/1
Hazards: Very cold wind chills expected, with wind chill temperatures potentially reaching 5-10 degrees below 0. The cold wind chills will cause frostbite in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin.
Enhanced Code Blue - NYC Dept of Social Services
NYC Department of Social Services has activated an Enhanced Code Blue. Outreach teams are intensifying their efforts to reach and support the most vulnerable New Yorkers. No one who is experiencing homelessness and seeking shelter in New York City will be denied.
Should you see an individual experiencing homelessness out in the cold,
please call 311 and a first responder will be dispatched to offer assistance.
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PRECAUTIONS
- Stay inside if at all possible
- If you must go outdoors, wear dry, warm clothing and cover exposed skin..keep fingertips, earlobes and noses covered
- Do not engage in strenuous snow shoveling, especially older adults
- If you must travel, take mass transit where possible
- If you must drive, exercise extreme caution as cars cannot stop and maneuver normally in snow and icy conditions
- Check on family, friends and neighbors who may need help in cold weather, especially seniors and those with disabilities
HEATING PROBLEMS?
- From October 1 to May 31, NYC building owners must keep indoor temperatures at least 68°F during the day (6 AM - 10 PM) if it's below 55°F outside, and at least 62°F overnight (10 PM - 6 AM), no matter the outside temperature. Call 311 to report suspected indoor temperature violations, or if you own your home and need help with heating bills.
- If you do not have heat or hot water, place space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can catch fire and never use a stove, oven or grill to heat your home.
STAY INFORMED:
- Listen to WHCR - 90.3 FM and WHCR.org
- Visit: whcrebt.org
- Visit: www.weather.gov/okx
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