Winter Weather

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On Monday January 26 the Brooklyn Community Board 14 office will be working remotely due to winter weather. If you need to contact us please email info@cb14brooklyn.com, leave a voicemail on our office landline at 718-859-6357 or call the office cell at 929-712-4706.

Additional Reminders

  • A Code Blue is in effect for homeless individuals. Should you see a homeless individual out in the cold, please call 311 and an outreach team will be dispatched to offer assistance. No one who is homeless and seeking shelter in New York City during a Code Blue will be denied.
  • Property owners must shovel the sidewalks in front of their properties. For snow and ice removal rules please see DSNY’s Website. Be a good neighbor. If possible, assist your elderly or disabled neighbors with snow clearance.
  • Report heat outages to 311.
  • Alternate Side Parking will be SUSPENDED if DSNY is still in snow operations. Call 311 for updates on parking regulations. 
  • Trash and Recycling collection will be delayed. You may set your collection out at your usual time. 
  • For Winter Weather preparation tips see NYC Emergency Management’s website.
  • For the latest updates check 311.
CONQUER THE COLD Winter in New York City can turn dangerous quickly so now is the time to prepare. Extreme cold, snow, ice, sleet, and freezing rain can shut down roads, cause power disruptions, and put lives at risk. As temperatures drop, the risk of fires and carbon monoxide poisoning rises. Here’s how to stay safe this winter: 1) Make a Plan: Make a household emergency plan so everyone knows how to stay in touch and what to do. Be ready to shelter in place when it's unsafe to go outside; follow official travel bans. Use space heaters safely: Keep them at least three feet away from anything flammable. Always plug them directly into a wall outlet Never use your stove or oven to heat your home. Dress in warm layers and cover exposed skin during extreme cold. 2) Gather Supplies: Build a stay-at-home kit for at least seven days. Include: Non-perishable food, water, and basic sanitation items. Medications and first aid supplies. Warm clothing and blankets. Flashlights, extra batteries, and power banks. Extra water for drinking and sanitation in case plumbing freezes or service is disrupted. Regularly check that your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working. Use flameless candles for religious observances and flashlights during power outages to prevent fires. Keep a fire extinguisher in your home. 3) Stay Informed Text NOTIFYNYC to 692-692 for emergency alerts. Then reply with your ZIP code. You can also visit: nyc.gov/notify to sign up. Check on neighbors, especially older adults, people with disabilities, and those living alone. Learn more about winter preparedness by visiting: on.nyc.gov/WinterWeather. Spot the Signs of Frostbite & Hypothermia Frostbite: pale, numb, or waxy skin and Hypothermia: shivering, confusion, or slurred speech. Call 911 immediately if these symptoms appear. Download the My Emergency Plan on.nyc.gov/EmergencyPlan NYCEM - Ready New York - NYC
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