Tragic Update: At least 22 people are now being reported dead as the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered New York and New Jersey with tornadoes, record rain and flooding that left the area deluged and under states of emergency late Wednesday. Videos on social media showed cars submerged on highways and water pouring into subway stations and homes after a wind-driven downpour shattered rainfall records and prompted an unprecedented flash flood emergency for New York City.
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The severe weather turned deadly last night, killing at least eight people in New York City, including a toddler, as flash flood waters quickly filled basement apartments. The dead include an 86-year-old woman, a 43-year-old woma, a 22-year-old man, a woman and her 20’s, and a man in his 60’s.
There is a travel advisory in effect in NYC this morning. Non-emergency is not recommended. Public transportation is very limited and delayed.
Important updates this morning:
• There is a travel advisory in effect. Avoid non-emergency travel.
• Alternate Side Parking is suspended.
• Mass transit is very limited and delayed.
• Report flooding to @nyc311.
• Check on your neighbors.
• Follow @NotifyNYC for updates. pic.twitter.com/nq2CAFpn5E— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) September 2, 2021
Shomrim last night were out rescuing Sifrei Torah from completely flooded Shuls in Brooklyn:
Seiferei Torahs being rescued from Oir Yisroel Elimeilich Shul at Wythe Ave & Rutledge St. pic.twitter.com/6hokOItgfG
— WILLIAMSBURG NEWS (@WMSBG) September 2, 2021
.@WspuShomrim Members are rescuing the 4 Seiferei Torahs from the flooded Shul. pic.twitter.com/87MzvJa480
— WILLIAMSBURG NEWS (@WMSBG) September 2, 2021
The 4 Seiferei Torahs were brought to Bulchuv Shul around the corner on Marcy Ave & Flushing Ave. pic.twitter.com/52qLPzDxO3
— WILLIAMSBURG NEWS (@WMSBG) September 2, 2021
New York City has suspended alternate side parking today due to storm operations:
UPDATE: #NYCASP rules are suspended today, Thursday, September 2 for storm operations. Parking meters are in effect.
— NYC Alt Side Parking (@NYCASP) September 2, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency last night in New York City due to the historic weather event bringing brutal flooding and dangerous conditions to the roads.
Please stay off the streets tonight and let our first responders and emergency services get their work done.
If you’re thinking of going outside, don’t. Stay off the subways. Stay off the roads. Don’t drive into these heavy waters.
Stay inside.
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) September 2, 2021
Footage from the NYC Metro stations last night:
