The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for New York City from Tuesday, May 19, at 11 AM through Wednesday, May 20, at 8 PM. Temperatures are expected to reach the mid-90s, with heat index values up to 96 degrees. Air quality may also be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Cooling centers will be […]
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With the winter weather comes some safety challenges. Here are some tips to ensure your home is FDNYSmart and prepared throughout the colder months: Space Heaters Carbon Monoxide Awareness Shoveling Snow Candle Safety Other Safety Tips and Information For more winter safety tips visit https://www.fdnysmart.org/winter-safety/
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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
Starting December 1, 2025, New Yorkers can begin applying for heating assistance through the 2025-2026 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) to help defray the cost of heating their homes during the winter. HEAP pays for fuel, utilities, and heating and cooling equipment repairs or replacement. Payments go directly to your utility company or energy provider.
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Following the October 30, 2025 storm, NYC Housing Recovery Operations (HRO) has activated the Report Damage Portal for New Yorkers who experienced property damage.
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New York State has announced that the 2024–2025 Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Cooling Assistance benefit will close on Monday, June 23, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Applications submitted online through ACCESS HRA or postmarked and received by the deadline will be processed. Households are encouraged to apply before Monday’s deadline. When temperatures are very high,
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New York City has elevated its drought status to a drought warning, the second of three levels in the city’s water conservation declarations. This escalation reflects ongoing precipitation shortages affecting the city and its watershed. If conditions worsen, a drought emergency may be declared, requiring stricter water conservation measures across the city. City agencies have
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Recent instances of brush fires in New York City, driven by prolonged dry weather, highlight the importance of staying informed and prepared. While often associated with rural areas, brush fires can also occur in the City’s parks, greenways, and vegetated spaces, where dry conditions can quickly turn small sparks into dangerous fires. To address the
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New York City has issued a citywide drought watch due to an unusually dry October, marking one of the longest dry streaks since records began. The Mayor’s Office and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) are calling on all New Yorkers to conserve water to help protect the city’s reservoir levels and reduce the risk
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Help Community Board 14 collect information on flooding conditions in our district! In an effort to map and better understand flooding conditions in CB14, Fund for the City of New York Planning Fellow, Paige Kloss, has created two brief surveys for residents and businesses. The surveys will focus on flooding conditions, property damage, mitigation, and
