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The state of emergency, declared by Hochul on Friday, Sept. 29, covers all of the Long Island, New York City, and Mid-Hudson region and comes in the midst of a weather system with peak rainfall amounts of three inches per hour, according to Hochul's office.
The deluge has resulted in flash flooding throughout the region which has caused several impacts to transit systems.
Hochul said that she would be directing state agencies to provide resources to address the "extreme weather event," as well as to partner with local agencies to provide emergency assistance.
"Our team is in close contact with our city and county partners and are prepared to provide any necessary support to keep New Yorkers safe," Hochul said.
As part of the storm response in Long Island, the State Office of Fire Prevention and Control has activated its Fire Operations Center in order to deploy flood rescue teams to Nassau County.
Additionally, the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is now monitoring storm conditions in real time to support local governments’ requests for help.
According to Hochul's office, the storm has affected the following roads on Long Island:
- The left lane of the eastbound Northern State Parkway at the Meadowbrook State Parkway is flooded;
- All lanes of the Long Island Expressway North Service Road near Lakeville Road are flooded, but passable;
- The left and center lanes of the westbound Southern State Parkway near the Cross Island Parkway and Belt Parkway interchange are flooded;
- A tree has been removed from the northbound Wantagh State Parkway at Sunrise Highway;
All motorists who encounter flooding on roads should not attempt driving through them, officials said.
A flood watch has been issued for Long Island through Friday evening by the National Weather Service.
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