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<div><b><b><span style="color:#d61414">UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE<br>DUE TO EXPECTED SEVERE WEATHER<br><br>******************************<wbr>*********<br><span style="text-decoration:underline">WINTER STORM ADVISORY</span><br></span></b></b><div style="font-size:12pt">
<div><b><b><span style="font-size:14pt">(from the 70th PCT)<br><br> <img height="373" vspace="5" border="0" hspace="5" width="498" alt="Winter Brooklyn II" src="http://files.constantcontact.com/4339298e001/0c8b9a2f-3c9f-4a4e-9692-e93cc488e6b8.jpg"> </span></b></b></div><b><b>
</b></b></div><div style="color:#000000;font-size:12pt;text-align:left" align="left"><b><b>The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Alert in the New York City area tomorrow, February 9, 2017. Snow fall is expected to begin at midnight and continue throughout the day, until 2 pm Thursday evening, accumulation up to 6" - 12". The temperature will be 20 degrees and below. This will lead to treacherous road conditions throughout the area, please drive cautiously by being aware of pedestrians and other vehicles on the road. If possible, don't drive, take Mass Transportation. Alternate Side Parking is suspended tomorrow, but parking meters are still in effect. <br><br>Please prepare for cancellations, delays and power outages. Be kind; watch out for your elderly neighbors. Stay safe and be warm. </b></b></div></div>
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</span></span></b></b><div style="text-align:left" align="left"><b><b>With the extreme cold weather we have our windows shut tight to keep out cold drafts, but this also keeps out sound to hear a prowler on your property. If you have valuables that you leave outside your home or in your backyard, make sure it's out of sight and out of an intruders mind. Please secure your Property. </b></b></div>
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<ul><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"> <b><b>If you must drive a vehicle, monitor weather and traffic reports for the latest road conditions. </b></b></li><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"> <b><b>Use major streets or highways for travel whenever possible as these roadways will be cleared first. </b></b></li><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"> <b><b>Drive slowly. Vehicles, including those with 4-wheel drive, take longer to stop on snow and ice than on dry pavement. </b></b></li><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"> <b><b>Keep the name and phone number of at least one local towing service in your car in case you break down or become stuck in the snow. </b></b></li><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"> <b><b>If you get stuck on the road stay with your car and contact a towing company.</b></b></li></ul>
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<ul><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"><b><b>Exercise caution and avoid slippery surfaces; some ice may not be visible. </b></b></li><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"><b><b>Wear layers including a hat, gloves and scarf to stay protected from the cold. And, keep clothes and shoes dry. </b></b></li><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"><b><b>Keep fingertips, earlobes, and noses covered if you go outside. </b></b></li><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"><b><b>Have heightened awareness of cars, particularly when approaching or crossing intersections.<br> <br> Additionally, you should:</b></b></li></ul>
<ul><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"> <b><b>Make sure that you have poured adequate amounts of rock salt around your home or business to help prevent injuries to yourself and your neighbors. </b></b></li></ul>
<div style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"><b><b>Immediately report power outages to your power company:</b></b></div>
<ul><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"><b><b> Con Edison 24-hour hotline: 1-800-75-CONED (752-6633) </b></b></li><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"><b><b> National Grid 24-hour hotline: <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" shape="rect">1-718-643-4050</a> </b></b></li><li style="color:#000000;font-size:14pt"><b><b> Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) 24-hour hotline: <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" shape="rect">1-800-490-0025</a> </b></b></li></ul>
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<div><b><b>Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte represents the 42nd Assembly District in the New York State Assembly representing Brooklyn communities of Ditmas Park, Flatbush, East Flatbush and Midwood. She is currently the <strong>Chair of the Subcommittee on Oversight of Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)</strong>, and serves on the following committees: <strong>Housing, Government Operations, Economic Development, Small Businesses, Banks and Social Services</strong>. She is also the <strong>Vice Chair of the NYS Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators, </strong>and sits on<strong> Governor Cuomo's Advisory Board for Domestic Violence. </strong></b></b></div>
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<div><b><b>As the current Assemblymember and District Leader, Rodneyse Bichotte has been outspoken advocate on issues concerning immigration, unemployment, education reform, health care access, senior citizen centers, affordable housing, women's and LGBTQ rights, as well as other issues affecting the quality of life in the community.</b></b></div>
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<div><b><b><strong>Rodneyse Bichotte by visiting her website at <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" shape="rect">www.rodneysebichotte.com</a> or <a style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )" shape="rect">ht<wbr>tp://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/<wbr>Rodneyse-Bichotte</a> </strong></b></b></div>
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