NYCEM Emergency Notifications

29645

2025-03-10T16:58:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Foley Square (MN)

Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel near Foley Square in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

29643

2025-03-10T15:38:00.000

Emergency Activity

FDNY Activity - Atlantic Ave & S Portland Ave (BK)

Due to FDNY activity, expect traffic delays, road closures, mass transit disruptions and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of Atlantic Ave and S Portland Ave in Brooklyn. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

29642

2025-03-10T14:15:00.000

School Notification

School Lockdown - PS 134X

29641

2025-03-10T14:00:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - W 43rd Street & 12th Ave (MN)

Notification issued 03-10-2025 at 01:36 PM. Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of West 43rd Street & 12th Avenue in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

29639

2025-03-09T23:31:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

Mass Transit Restoration - 6 Train (BX)

Notification issued 03-09-2025 at 11:31 PM. Following a prior service disruption, 6 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

29638

2025-03-09T22:27:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - 6 Train (BX)

Notification issued 03-09-2025 at 10:27 PM. Due to a person struck by a train, 6 train service is suspended in both directions between 3 Avenue - 138th Street and Pelham Bay Park. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info.

29637

2025-03-09T19:02:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

Mass Transit Restoration - 6 Train (BX)

Following a prior service disruption, 6 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2qxH91g.

29635

2025-03-09T18:48:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - 6 Train (BX)

Due to a mechanical problem, 6 train service is suspended in both directions between 3 Av-138 St and Pelham Bay Park. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2gFqaVT.

29634

2025-03-09T18:00:00.000

Emergency Activity

Burn Ban (CW)

New York has issued a burn ban for New York City, Long Island and the Lower Hudson Valley, effective now through March 16th, when the statewide burn ban begins. Due to a continuing period of dry weather conditions expected in the coming days and an increasing potential for wildfires, there is great concern that wildfires could unexpectedly and rapidly increase, thereby endangering the health, safety, and property of New Yorkers. This burn ban prohibits the starting of outdoor fires for purposes of brush and debris disposal.

29412

2025-03-09T15:00:00.000

Planned Events

CERT Exercise - 3/10 & 3/11- Cadman Plaza East (BK)

Notification issued 03-09-2025 at 3:00 PM.  As part of a Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training class, a fire safety exercise will be conducted from approximately 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM on 3/10 and 3/11 in the area of Cadman Plaza East and Red Cross Place in Brooklyn. Expect to see FDNY and NYPD personnel in action. To learn more about CERT, visit http://www.NYC.gov/CERT.

29633

2025-03-09T09:39:00.000

Emergency Activity

Three Alarm Fire - Paulding Avenue & Duncan Street (BX)

Notification issued 03-09-2025 at 09:39 AM. Emergency personnel are on the scene of a three-alarm fire located at Paulding Avenue and Duncan Street in The Bronx. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area. The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene advises avoiding smoke exposure from structural fires by closing windows while indoors and reducing outdoor activity where smoke is present. People with heart or breathing conditions such as asthma may be more sensitive and should seek immediate medical attention if they experience a worsening of their condition, shortness of breath, or chest pains. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/1kdbhe2.

29632

2025-03-08T20:57:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Long Island Expressway (QN)

Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive westbound traffic delays on the Long Island Expressway approaching the Marathon Parkway in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

29631

2025-03-08T20:11:00.000

Transportation

Traffic Delays - Grand Central Parkway (QN)

Due to a vehicle collision, expect extensive westbound traffic delays on the Grand Central Parkway approaching Jewel Avenue in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

29630

2025-03-08T15:05:00.000

Emergency Activity

Brush Fire - Florence Avenue & Gerritsen Avenue (BK)

Emergency personnel are on the scene of a brush fire located at Florence Avenue and Gerritsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Expect smoke, traffic delays, and a presence of emergency personnel and vehicles in the area.

29629

2025-03-08T06:00:00.000

Weather

Special Weather Statement - Risk of Fire Spread (NYC)

29628

2025-03-07T18:23:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

Mass Transit Restoration - 4 Train (MN/BX)

Following a prior service disruption, 4 train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

29627

2025-03-07T17:56:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - 4 Train (MN/BX)

Due to a train's brakes being activated, 4 train service is suspended in both directions between 86 St and 149 St-Grand Concourse. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

29626

2025-03-07T17:04:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Restoration - J Train (MN)

Following a prior service disruption, J train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays.

29625

2025-03-07T16:49:00.000

School Notification

School Lockdown - IS 113

29624

2025-03-07T16:44:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - J Train (MN)

Due to a train's brakes being activated, J train service is suspended in both directions between Delancey St-Essex St and Broad St. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

29623

2025-03-07T16:06:00.000

Weather

Twitter Only Message - Special Weather Statement (CW)

29617

2025-03-07T15:00:00.000

Utility

Planned Natural Gas Work - Springfield Blvd (QN)

National Grid is scheduled to conduct planned natural gas work on Saturday, March 8th, which may result in an odor of natural gas near Springfield Boulevard and 197th Street & 132nd Road in Queens. The work is scheduled to take place between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Please report natural gas emergencies to 9-1-1 if they occur. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2r7rfxe.

29622

2025-03-07T14:05:00.000

Emergency Activity

FDNY Activity - 14th Avenue & 125th Street (QN)

Due to FDNY activity, expect traffic delays, road closures, mass transit disruptions and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of 14th Avenue and 125th Street in Queens. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

29621

2025-03-06T17:42:00.000

School Notification

School Lockdown - PS 125

29619

2025-03-06T17:23:00.000

School Notification

School Lockdown - South Shore High School

29618

2025-03-06T16:40:00.000

Emergency Activity

FDNY Activity - Edgewater Road & Lafayette Avenue (BX)

Due to FDNY activity, expect traffic delays, road closures and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of Edgewater Road and Lafayette Avenue in The Bronx. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

29620

2025-03-06T16:18:00.000

Transportation

Twitter Only Message - Vehicle Restrictions

29615

2025-03-06T14:47:00.000

Transportation

Twitter Only Message - Vehicle Restrictions

29616

2025-03-06T14:35:00.000

Transportation

Twitter Only Message - Vehicle Restrictions

29605

2025-03-06T14:05:00.000

School Notification

School Lockdown - JHS 149X

29614

2025-03-06T08:22:00.000

Emergency Activity

FDNY Activity - Alexander Hamilton Bridge

Notification issued 03-06-2025 at 08:21 AM. Due to FDNY activity, expect traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel in the area of the Alexander Hamilton Bridge. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

29613

2025-03-06T07:00:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - A Train Service

Due to emergency track maintenance, A train service is suspended in both directions at Inwood-207 Street. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2gFqaVT.

29612

2025-03-06T04:34:00.000

Weather

Dense Fog Advisory - 3/6 (BK/SI/QN/BX)

Notification issued 03-06-2025 at 04:34 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Dense Fog Advisory Where: Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx When: until 7:00 AM on 3/6 Hazards: Visibility limited to a quarter of a mile. These conditions may make travel difficult. Use caution when driving or biking. Preparedness Actions: - Slow down, use low beam headlights while driving, and allow for additional travel time. For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2hjzG51.

29611

2025-03-06T03:43:00.000

Weather

Wind Advisory - 3/6 - 3/7 (CW)

Notification issued 03-06-2025 at 03:43 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Wind Advisory Where: NYC When: 6:00 PM on 3/6 to 4:00 PM on 3/7 Hazards: 20-25mph winds with gusts up to 40-45mph are expected. Winds at these speeds can cause flying debris, turn unsecured objects into projectiles, & cause power outages. Exercise caution when walking, biking, or driving. Preparedness Actions: Before an Outage - Charge cell phones - Gather supplies - Turn refrigerator/freezers to a colder setting During an Outage - Stay clear of downed power lines - Turn off all appliances - Keep refrigerator/freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage - Do not use generators indoors - If you have a disability/access needs, or use Life Sustaining Equipment (LSE) and need immediate assistance, dial 911 For the latest weather info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

29606

2025-03-05T19:16:00.000

Utility

Con Edison Power Outage - Richmond Hill (QN)

Con Edison is responding to a power outage in the Richmond Hill section of Queens, including ZIP code(s) 11417. If you are affected by an outage: - Report it at www.coned.com/ReportOutage or call 1-800-75-CONED (26633), or if you have a speech or hearing disability, report outages to 1-800-642-2308. - Please stay safe. Never go near or touch a fallen power line. If you see a downed wire, call 1-800-75-CONED immediately. - Do not use generators indoors. - Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to prevent food spoilage. - If you are having a life-threatening medical emergency and need immediate assistance, please dial 9-1-1.

29608

2025-03-05T18:07:00.000

Mass Transit Restoration

Mass Transit Restoration - J, Z Trains (BK)

Following a prior service disruption, J and Z train service has resumed in both directions. Expect residual delays. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2qxH91g.

29607

2025-03-05T17:25:00.000

Local Mass Transit

MTA Suspension - J, Z (BK)

Due to signal problem, J, Z train service is suspended in both directions between Myrtle Av and Crescent St. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time. For more information, please visit www.mta.info. To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/2gFqaVT.

29604

2025-03-05T12:52:00.000

School Notification

School Lockdown - PS140/PS146/MS301

29603

2025-03-05T11:14:00.000

Emergency Activity

Police Activity - Grand Central Terminal (MN)

Police Activity: Expect traffic delays, mass transit disruptions, delays & emergency personnel near Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. Avoid the area.

29602

2025-03-05T11:13:00.000

Weather

Coastal Flood Statement - 3/5-3/6 (QN South)

Notification issued 03-05-2025 at 11:13 AM. The National Weather Service has issued the following: What: Coastal Flood Statement Where: Queens South When: 10:00 PM on 3/5 to 3:00 AM on 3/6 Hazards: Inundation of less than 1ft above ground level may cause minor flooding of shore roads and properties. Preparedness Actions: - Avoid driving through or coming in contact with flood waters. There could be pollutants in the water or other hazards that you cannot see. - Coastal flood waters could damage your vehicle. Move your car to higher ground, and wash your car thoroughly if it makes contact with flood waters. - New York City residents, please call 311 if you encounter flooding that makes roads impassable, causes property damage, or persists for more than 48 hours. Info: www.weather.gov/okx/.

29601

2025-03-05T09:13:00.000

Transportation

Notify NYC - Twitter Only Message - Vehicle Restrictions

29599

2025-03-04T19:22:00.000

Emergency Activity

Protest Activity - Astor Place (MN)

Due to protest activity, expect intermittent road closures, traffic delays and a heavy presence of emergency personnel moving westbound on Astor Place in Manhattan. Consider alternate routes and allow for additional travel time.

29597

2025-03-04T16:13:00.000

School Notification

School Lockdown - PS 309

29596

2025-03-04T00:57:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Franklin Joseph (M/B/84)

Silver Alert issued {Today's Date} at {Current Time}. A Silver Alert has been issued for Franklin Joesph, an 84-year-old black male from the area of Fenimore Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'9' tall, 175lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. Wearing gray pants, a burgundy shirt, blue hat, black jacket and gray sneakers. Last Seen: Fenimore Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at approximately 12:00 PM on 03-03-2025. If you see the missing person, please call 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS) or 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: {Flickr Link here}

29595

2025-03-03T15:52:00.000

School Notification

School Lockdown - PS/IS 189

29594

2025-03-03T15:00:00.000

Utility

Planned Natural Gas Work - Springfield Gardens (QN)

National Grid is scheduled to conduct planned natural gas work on Tuesday, March 4th, which may result in an odor of natural gas near Springfield Boulevard between 197th Street and 132nd Road in Queens. The work is scheduled to take place between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Please report natural gas emergencies to 9-1-1 if they occur.

29593

2025-03-02T17:07:00.000

Missing Person

Silver Alert - Elizabeth Alexander (F/B/80)

A Silver Alert has been issued for Elizabeth Alexander, an 80-year-old black female from the area of 119th Avenue and 202nd Street in Queens. The missing has medical conditions and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'3' tall, 120lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Wearing black scrubs. Last Seen: 119th Avenue and 202nd Street in Queens at approximately 11PM on 03-01-2025. Vehicle: Gray 2011 Buick Regal with license plate number KVN-3927 If you see the missing person, please call 1-800-577-8477 (TIPS) or 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2qPJsHR To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/1ZlUYf1.

29589

2025-03-02T17:00:00.000

Planned Events

Washington Heights 5K - Final Help ESP

29588

2025-03-02T17:00:00.000

Planned Events

Washington Heights 5K - Final Help ENG

29592

2025-03-02T14:09:00.000

Missing Person

Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert - Stanly Nkele (M/B/64)

A Missing Vulnerable Adult Alert has been issued for Stanly Nkele, a 64-year-old black male from The Bronx. The missing has dementia and may be in need of medical attention. Description: 5'9' tall, 5'09'lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. Wearing a black and grey hat, brown jacket, black pants, and blue sneakers. Last Seen: Grace Avenue in the Bronx at approximately 12:45 PM on 02-28-2025. If you see the missing person, please call NYCPD PCT 047 at (800) 577-8477 or call 9-1-1. A photo of the missing is available here: https://flic.kr/p/2qPHkq8 To view this message in American Sign Language (ASL), ???????, ??????, ??, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, ???, Polski, P??????, Español, ???? or ?????? : http://on.nyc.gov/1UYt0TX.