The video provides an overview of New York City’s preparations for an incoming winter storm expected to bring 8 to 9 inches of snow (0:00-0:06).
Key preparations and public advisories include:
- Department of Sanitation Efforts (0:09-0:40): The Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has converted thousands of trucks into snow plows, forming the nation’s largest snow-fighting force. Over 2,000 sanitation workers will be on 12-hour shifts, salting roads as soon as snow falls and plowing once there’s more than two inches on the ground.
- Emergency Management Coordination (0:42-0:48): The city’s emergency management team is coordinating the response and keeping New Yorkers informed.
- Public Responsibilities (0:50-0:56): Property owners are responsible for clearing snow and ice from their sidewalks.
- Service Delays and Updates (0:57-1:10): Trash and recycling pickup may be delayed. Residents can get updates by calling 311, checking nyc.gov/dsny, or texting “notifynyc” to 692692.
- Travel and School Advisories (1:12-1:26): Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel on Sunday. The MTA will ensure public transit runs smoothly, and a decision on Monday’s school status (in-person or remote) will be made by Sunday at 12:00 p.m.