New York Declares State of Emergency as Flash Flood Unleashes Up to Seven Inches of Rain
New York City’s Mayor Eric Adams faced criticism this morning for his delayed response to a rapidly escalating flash flood disaster.
The heavy rainfall, stemming from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia, marked some of the worst weather in New York City since Hurricane Ida struck in 2021, tragically leading to 13 deaths in basement apartments due to unexpected flooding.
While NYC emergency Twitter accounts had issued warnings about the impending rain on Thursday, it wasn’t until after the morning rush hour on Friday that emergency alerts were sent to residents’ phones. Brooklyn, in particular, witnessed a day’s worth of rainfall within just three hours, a level of precipitation typically expected only once every 100 years.
Mayor Adams did not make a public appearance until 11 am, drawing attention to the fact that he had been attending a secret fundraiser organized by Friends of Eric Adams the previous night. This event had ‘suggested donations’ of $2,100 each.
The flash flood emergency has now placed approximately 23 million people under flood warnings across the tri-state area, with entire streets in Brooklyn submerged underwater. Many individuals have shared distressing images of flooded basements, and LaGuardia’s Terminal A has also been inundated.
Mayor Eric Adams has a birthday fundraiser tonight in Inwood, a tipster shares. No hosts named, but the only suggested donation is a max-out $2,100. Also – his actual bday was Sept. 1. pic.twitter.com/j9pAAxTt6o
— Jeff Coltin (@JCColtin) September 28, 2023
The NYC subway system has almost entirely halted operations, and buses in Brooklyn struggled to navigate through the floodwaters. In the midst of this crisis, the state is working on arrangements to safely transport school children back home, with efforts underway to restore bus and train services before school dismissal.
During a press conference held on Friday, Mayor Adams faced tough questions from the press regarding the delayed response. In response, he mentioned that his deputies were actively managing the situation, emphasizing that leadership extends beyond the mayor’s office.
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