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Public Information Statement
Issued by NWS Upton, NY
Issued by NWS Upton, NY
645 NOUS41 KOKX 091008 PNSOKX CTZ005>012-NJZ002-004-006-103>108-NYZ067>075-078>081-176>179- 092215- Public Information Statement National Weather Service New York NY 608 AM EDT Thu May 9 2024 ...National Hurricane Preparedness Week is from May 5 to May 11... ...Stay Protected During Storms... During a storm, whether you`ve evacuated or are sheltering in place, know what to expect from the hazards you may face. Remain vigilant, stay up to date with the latest forecasts and alerts, and continue to listen to local officials. Always keep a safe distance from flooded and damaged areas. When you`re at risk from storm surge or flooding, it`s important to get to high ground away from bodies of water and any flood prone areas. Make sure to have Wireless Emergency Alerts enabled on your phone to receive warnings and other alerts. Remain vigilant even if you`re far from the most damaging winds. Inland flooding can be felt hundreds of miles from the coast. Never drive through flood waters. Be prepared this hurricane season and visit hurricanes.gov and ready.gov/hurricanes. The next statement will focus on using caution after storms. $$