Flood Related Closings
New York City Public Schools Closed Due to Flooding
Due to the heavy rainfall and flooding throughout New York City, all public schools will be closed on Thursday, September 8th. This includes all elementary, middle, and high schools in the city. The Department of Education made the decision to close schools to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The flooding has caused widespread damage throughout the city, including power outages, road closures, and transportation disruptions. The city is working to clear the streets and restore services, but it is still advising residents to stay indoors and limit travel.
MTA Subway System Partially Closed
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced that several subway lines are closed or experiencing delays due to the flooding:
- 1 train: Suspended between Van Cortlandt Park-242nd Street and South Ferry
- A train: Suspended between Inwood-207th Street and Fulton Street
- C train: Suspended between 168th Street and Fulton Street
- E train: Suspended between Jamaica Center-Parsons/Archer and World Trade Center
- F train: Suspended between Jamaica-179th Street and Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue
- L train: Suspended between Eighth Avenue and Canarsie-Rockaway Parkway
- M train: Suspended between Metropolitan Avenue and Myrtle-Wyckoff Avenues
- R train: Suspended between 95th Street and Whitehall Street
The MTA is advising riders to check the MTA website or app for the latest service updates.
Other Flood-Related Closings
In addition to schools and the subway system, several other institutions and businesses in New York City have been closed due to the flooding:
- Libraries: All public libraries in New York City are closed.
- Museums: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the American Museum of Natural History are all closed.
- Theaters: All Broadway theaters are closed.
- Sporting events: All sporting events scheduled for Thursday, September 8th have been postponed.
Residents are advised to check with their local authorities for the latest information on flood-related closings and disruptions.
Stay Safe During the Flooding
The New York City Emergency Management Department is urging residents to stay safe during the flooding. Here are some tips:
- Avoid driving through flooded areas.
- If you must walk through floodwaters, use a sturdy stick to help you balance.
- Be aware of downed power lines.
- Stay out of flooded buildings.
- If you are in a building that is flooding, move to higher ground.
- Call 911 if you see someone in danger.
For more information on flood safety, please visit the NYC Emergency Management website.
