It’s Flood Safety Awareness Week, New York! 🌊 Flooding is the second leading weather-related cause of death after heat, so New Yorkers need to take this threat seriously and have a plan if a flooding event is imminent. Be prepared and stay safe from flooding by following these four simple safety tips from Commissioner Bray. 1. Make a plan. This includes your pets! 2. Build an emergency supplies kit. 3. Pay attention if there’s extreme weather in your area. 4. Make your home more resilient again

12 reactions | It’s Flood Safety Awareness Week!  It is never safe to drive or walk into flood waters. Any time you see a flooded road, walkway, or path, follow this simple rule: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.  For more flood safety tips visit dhses.ny.gov/flood | New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services | Facebook

New York City area gets one of its wettest days in decades, as rain swamps subways and streets