Coastal Storm
A coastal storm, such as a hurricane or nor’easter, can bring strong winds, heavy rain, and seawater pushed onto land.
Core actions
- Check your hurricane evacuation zone and choose a safe place to stay Rainfall flooding can happen outside evacuation zones.
- If ordered to leave, go early with your Go Bag, medicines, and pet supplies Plan transportation before the storm.
- Stay away from floodwater and downed wires Return only when safe; use the cleanup guidance before entering damaged spaces.
Start here
- Find your evacuation zone and centers NYC Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder Enter an address. Follow current orders and confirm which centers are open.
- Prepare for a coastal storm NYC Emergency Management Storm preparation, evacuation decisions, and safety after a storm.
- Get evacuation and transportation guidance NYC Emergency Management How to evacuate. For accessible transportation during an ordered evacuation, call 311.
More help
- Get local emergency alerts Notify NYC Free alerts by app, text, email, or phone. Select basement alerts if needed. Multilingual alerts and ASL videos.
- Plan for pets and service animals NYC Emergency Management Supplies and evacuation. City disaster evacuation centers accept pets and service animals.
- Clean up safely after a flood NYC Health Safe cleanup, food and water safety, and steps to reduce mold.
- Get guidance on mold and dampness NYC Health Preventing and removing mold. Tenants can report unresolved conditions through 311. Translated mold guide.
- Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning NYC Health Alarm and fuel-burning appliance safety. If an alarm sounds or poisoning is suspected, leave and call 911.
- Understand flood insurance and home protection FloodHelpNY A nonprofit resource: flood risk, separate flood insurance, and home improvements. Program eligibility varies. Website in nine languages.
- Get help after a disaster American Red Cross Greater New York Disaster assistance and recovery referrals. Call 877-733-2767; support depends on the incident.
- Get help if you cannot return home Back Home NYC Help for tenants displaced by emergencies or vacate orders. Call 212-389-6670.
- Find community disaster support in the Rockaways Regional Ready Rockaway Preparedness, coastal resilience, disaster relief, and connections to government resources. Ask about current services.