Powerful storm in New York: trees felled, thousands of people without electricity

In the New York area, due to powerful northeastern winds and torrential rains, as well as fallen trees and dangling power lines, thousands of people were left without electricity. This publication writes abc7NY.

The storm began in the New Jersey region of the northeastern United States and gained strength as it moved north, the source said.

New York authorities said three houses in the village of Fire Island near Ocean Bay Park (a village in Brookhaven in Suffolk, New York) were destroyed in a fire caused by the wind early in the morning on October 17.

There is currently no information about the victims.

New York Harbor is very rough today thanks to our coastal storm #nywx pic.twitter.com/US8UEHcA7J

- Nicholas Isabella (@NycStormChaser) October 17, 2019

Aftermath of the storm

On the eve of October 17, train delays, power outages, and school cancellations were reported throughout the region.

In terms of power outages, Long Island and Connecticut have been hit hardest.

“More than 50 of thousands of PSEG LI customers were left without electricity at the height of the storm in the counties of Nassau and Suffolk, and about 40 of thousands were deprived of electricity in Connecticut on Thursday morning,” the newspaper writes.

The source also reports fallen trees. One of them fell right on the house in Medford, while the others blocked roads throughout the region.

In New York, Yates Avenue was completely blocked in the Allerton area of ​​the Bronx after a tree torn from roots damaged part of the sidewalk and power lines that were connected to nearby houses.

In Woodhaven, Queens, on 92 Street, people were woken by noise from wrecked and badly damaged cars. The reason for this was a tree that fell on them.

How to behave in case of a storm

Driving Tips:

- Do not try to drive on a flooded road, change the route.

- Do not underestimate the destructive power of fast moving water: rushing water at a speed of 3,2 km / h can sweep a car off the road or bridge.

- Follow the recommended routes: do not ignore emergency detours.

- While driving, keep an eye on NOAA weather radio and local radio broadcasts for the latest information.

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- Be prudent in regions where rivers or streams may suddenly rise and cause a flood.

- If you are in a car and water starts to rise rapidly around you, leave the car immediately.

How to prepare for the flood:

- Find out everything about your neighborhood, as well as the names of nearby cities. Remember, storm warnings are posted at the county level.

- Explore the safest route from your home or office to a safe, elevated location to get there as quickly as possible in the event of a storm.

- Develop a plan to save the whole family: determine the meeting place for all its members, if they are apart.

- Make a detailed list of valuables, including home furnishings, clothing and other personal belongings. Keep the list in a safe place.

- Stock up on canned food, medicines and first aid items, drinking water in case of emergencies.

- Think about what to do with your pets.

- Have a portable radio, flashlights, extra batteries, and an emergency cooking device available.

- Keep your car refueled. If the electricity is cut off, petrol stations may not refuel for several days.

- Prepare sandbags, plastic sheeting and lumber suitable for emergency waterproofing.

Additional safety tips for all types of weather events can be found on the website. DHSES.