Heavy rains during the wettest August in 90 years of water supply records has overfilled the reservoir system, such that the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been making large releases of water to downstream rivers.
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To mark the beginning of the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season, the New York City Emergency Management Department launched a new phase of the Know Your Zone hurricane awareness campaign to encourage New Yorkers to find out whether they live in one of the city’s six hurricane evacuation zones.
The New York City Emergency Department and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued warnings and guidelines for New Yorkers on ways to stay safe during the summer heatwave.
Mayor de Blasio gave New Yorkers an update on what to expect from the winter storm approaching the city, stressing the importance of finding shelter as the worst of the storm goes through the city.
Mayor de Blasio gave an update on the conditions in the city during the storm, strongly emphasizing the necessity for New Yorkers to stay indoors until the storm passes.
Mayor de Blasio spoke to the press to update New Yorkers on the City's response to the winter storm, acknowledging short comings within the City in regards to keeping roads cleared.
Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner O'Neil held a press conference to discuss crime statistics for the previous month along with serious weather conditions the city was facing.