September Nor’Easter 9/25-9/27

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Friday Evening 9/25 into Sunday Early Morning 9/27

WIND GUSTS 40-50mph for exposed coastal sections of Queen’s and Brooklyn, (Rockaways/JFK area, Jamaica Bay, Comey Island and Brooklyn Water Front)

WIND GUSTS 30-35mph for inland and most of Manhattan and Bronx (City Island maybe higher)

RAIN - 1-2” throughout the weekend. Could be higher depending on how far west the storm moves has it has been moving more south and both models have been showing that.

BEACH EROSION possible for Rockaways, Jacob Riis Park and Coney Island. Surf around 10 feet Friday (more likely in Long Island)


Will post staffing after the meeting more then likely will be 2-3 Teams out for Trees down, possible flooding and monitoring the sea walls.


The Signal 65-2 has been Transmitted

ALL UNITS ARE ADVISTED EVECTIVTIVE TONIGHT SEPT 25th at 1800 HOURS PHASE B of AUC 159 will be in effect. On Duty Officers shall review applicable section of AUC 159. All Units shall use extreme caution white responding to, operating at and Returning from alarms. In Addition, special attention shall be given to Section 5.4.3 of AUC 159 which RESTRICTS THE USE OF APPARATUS IN GREATER THAN 18" OF WATER.

Assistant Chief John A. Sarrocco
Fire Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore

1800 Friday to TBD

5 HA / Swift water Teams w/ 1 Officer & 4 FFs
HA/SW @ Squad 41
HA/SW @ Rescue 5
HA/SW @ Rescue 4
HA/SW @ Squad 252
HA/SW @ Squad 288
HA/SW @ RDC (STBY)

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Signal 65-2 has been transmitted. Effective 1800 Hours on September 24th, 2026, Phase A of AUC 159 is in effect until farther notice. Officers on duty shall refer to section 5.2 of AUC 159 with particular emphasize on ordering needed fuel for apparatus and chainsaws. Division and Battalion and Company 48 and 72 hour checklists in AUC addendum 3 shall be completed on tonight's night tour. Signed Assistant Chief John Sarrocco.
 
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This won't be Sandy, but I do believe it will surprise a lot of people. The coastal flooding and winds will be more a problem than they're saying.
 
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