WEATHER

How to survive a New York snowstorm

Anjanette Delgado
adelgado@lohud.com
Inez Wright of Tarrytown protects her face as the wind kicks up from a winter storm.

Winter storms in New York can range from delightful to devastating, and preparation for any kind of rough weather can make all the difference.

We'll start with a few ways to keep in touch with us:

  • If you're reading this storm guide during a storm, download our iPhone, iPad or Android app for storm news alerts.
  • Once you have the app, enable alerts and then select "weather" and "breaking news" from the list of notification types.
  • Our weather map gives up-to-the-minute reports.
  • If you must drive, check our traffic map and cameras before you head out to see if the roads are blocked. Check our schools delays and closings list.
  • If you have a news tip, call us at 914-694-5077 or send us an email.
  • We'll also be posting storm updates on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and sending email alerts for the biggest updates.
  • We've built a Twitter list of weather sources to follow.
  • Tweet your commute or your neighborhood with the hashtag #lohudsnow.

We haven't seen snow like this since last winter.

Resources

For additional help, we've compiled these resources:

RELIEF

  • United Way helpline: 2-1-1
  • Red Cross hotline: 877-733-2767

UTILITIES

TRANSIT

FOOD

SAFETY

Last snow of winter, first snow of spring 2015 @lohud