Velazquez Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Blizzard

Washington, DC – As a potentially historic storm bears down on New York City, Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) urged residents to prepare:

"If Sandy taught us anything, it is the importance of preparing for extreme weather. I urge all New Yorkers to take prudent steps that will ensure they can ride the blizzard out safely. Equally important, we must all watch out for one another. In that regard, we should all check on our neighbors and ensure they have what they need, especially if they are elderly.

"There are a number of resources available to learn how best to prepare for the storm. The Department of Homeland Security's https://www.ready.gov/winter-weather website has good tips on preparing for cold weather and heavy snowfall. Residents can find local resources including open shelters on the Red Cross' website at https://www.redcross.org/find-help.

"The Governor's website, https://www.governor.ny.gov/, provides the latest on state preparations for the storm. The latest from the City can be found at https://www.nyc.gov/oem. NYCHA residents can find information about how public housing developments are responding to the storm on their website at https://www.nyc.gov/site/severeweather/resources/winter-health-safety-tips.page

"I urge all New Yorkers to be safe, drive cautiously- if they must drive at all - and take care of one another."