NEW YORKERS SHOULD BRACE FOR EXTREME COLD

As temperatures drop below freezing this week, OEM recommends that New Yorkers layer up and take extra precautions to stay warm and dry. From Tuesday, January 13, through Sunday, January 18, the National Weather Service forecasts New York City temperatures well below freezing, with lows in the single digits toward the end of the week. When inside, remember to heat your homes safely. Never use a stove or oven to warm a home and use portable heaters that have been approved for indoor use. If you lose heat, first speak with your building manager, superintendent, or owner, and if heat is not restored, call 311 (TTY: 212-504-4115) to reach the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Learn more about staying warm in severe cold Visit OEM online