New York City Mayor
As nighttime temperatures drop to near or below freezing tonight through Friday, melted snow can turn to black ice, causing dangerously slick driving conditions.
The National Weather Service forecasts daytime temperatures Tuesday through Friday to range between mid-30s to mid-40s, but nighttime temperatures will fall to near or below freezing, creating the potential for icy road conditions.
“We’ve just witnessed historic snowfall here in the city over the weekend, and there is still a lot of snow on the ground,” said de Blasio.
“The warmer daytime temperatures will help with melting, but lower nighttime temperatures can create dangerous icing and freezing. New Yorkers should stay safe and take their time when driving or walking around outside.”
Safety Tips
New Yorkers are also encouraged to take the following precautions:
· Exercise caution and avoid slippery surfaces; some ice may not be visible. Wear sturdy boots that provide traction to reduce slipping. Use handrails when using stairs.
· Seniors should take extra care outdoors to avoid slips and falls from icy conditions.
· Drive slowly. Vehicles take longer to stop on snow and ice than on dry pavement.
· Use major streets or highways for travel where possible.
· Four-wheel drive vehicles may make it easier to drive on snow-covered roads, but they do not stop quicker than other vehicles.
· Know your vehicle’s braking system. Vehicles with anti-lock brakes require a different braking technique than vehicles without anti-lock brakes in icy or snowy conditions.
· If you are driving and begin to skid, ease your foot off the gas and steer in the direction you want the front of the car to go. Straighten the wheel when the car moves in the desired direction. If you have an anti-lock braking system (ABS), apply steady pressure to the brake pedal. Never pump the brakes on an ABS equipped vehicle.
· Try to keep your vehicle’s gas tank as full as possible.
· Keep the name and phone number of at least one local towing service in your car in case you break down or become stuck.
· If you get stuck on the road, stay with your car and contact a towing company.
Sanitation in Crown Heights
The Crown Heights Jewish Community Council has announced the following:
Garbage and recycling pickups have been suspended while the Sanitation Department clears the snow. Once that work is complete, the City will announce that collections will resume.
However, garbage trucks will likely still not be able to get into the alleys. We have confirmed with the Sanitation garage that, until the snow is gone, all collections will be made at the curbside in front of the houses. Please keep you neighborhood clean and rat-free. Do not allow garbage to pile up behind your home.
There are so many patches of unshovelled snow which pose danger to people.
Please be a responsible and considerate Crown Heights resident and SHOVEL YOUR SNOW
Just how are we expected to not allow garbage to pile up??? How is that done ????
The streets and sidewalk need to be cleaned!!!
what a good article