Don't get stuck -- move early if there appears to be an evacuation. The ENTIRE MTA system (LIRR, Metro-North, bus, subway) could close.
Zone A low-lying areas include Coney Island, Manhattan Beach, Battery Park City, Far Rockaway, Broad Channel, South Beach, Midland Beach.
Wind speeds above 39 MPH would pose problems to MTA service, Walder says
FDNY will work with hospitals/nursing/senior homes to move patients; NYPD will help others with moving to higher ground if needed.
Projected winds could causes SUSPENSION of MTA services, says Jay Walder of #Irene.
There are also emergency plans for Suffolk and Nassau, including LIRR and bridges, Walder says #Irene
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Buildings Department monitoring construction. If this hit as a Cat 2 or Cat 3, there will be stuff flying around no matter what, mayor says.
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