News from Assemblyman Goldfeder re: Hurricane Joaquin

October 2, 2015 In This Issue Hurricane Joaquin Update Storm Forecast _________ Office Locations   Howard Beach    162-38 Cross Bay Blvd. Howard Beach, NY 11414718-641-8755 Rockaway Beach 95-16 Rockaway Beach Blvd. Rockaway Beach, NY 11693  718-945-9550  Albany LOB 542 Albany, NY 12248 518-455-4292      Quick Links   ______  Know Your Evacuation Zone NOAA National Hurricane Center Hurricane Safety Tips  Sign Up for NY Alert  National Grid Metro NY Con Edison  PSEG Long Island Dear Neighbor,    I'm relieved to announce that the majority of storm forecast models now predict that Hurricane Joaquin will take a sharp easterly turn away from New York in the coming days. While it's too soon to be 100% certain, this still comes as welcome news for our families, especially those still recovering from Sandy. For now, we are expected to see heavy rains, strong winds and minor coastal flooding over the next 72 hours. I urge you to take every necessary precaution to ensure your home is secure and your family safe. Sandy taught us the importance of being vigilant. Regardless of how Joaquin affects our area, we should remain alert and be prepared for any possible outcome. I will continue to work with Emergency Management and every agency involved in storm preparations as conditions change. For up-to-date information throughout the day, please visit myFacebook page and follow me on Twitter. As always, you canemail me or call my office at (718) 945-9550 with any questions or concerns.     Stay Strong,   Current Forecast     As of this afternoon, Joaquin continues to pass through the Bahamas as a category 4 storm. However, the majority of current forecasts show the storm taking a sharp easterly turn off the coast of Virginia. Current forecasts show no direct impact to New York City.  Our area will continue to see heavy, sustained rains that could produce localized flooding, as well as strong winds that could create hazardous driving conditions during the evening commute. Here is the current forecast for the coming days: This afternoon Rain. Steady temperatures around 51 degrees. Windy, with a north wind around 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Tonight Rain. Steady temperature around 52. Windy, with a northeast wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. SaturdayDrizzle or light rain, mainly before 11am. High near 56. Windy, with a northeast wind 28 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Saturday evening A chance of drizzle or light rain. Cloudy, with a low around 53. Breezy, with a northeast wind around 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Stay tuned to the National Weather Service for updates.