FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE04-48
September
8, 2004
Contact:
Charles G. Sturcken
(718) 595-6600
New
York City Department of Environmental Protection Issues Statement
on Flooding Throughout the City
Due to severe flood conditions because of heavy rains, DEP has
received numerous reports of sewer backups and street flooding.
In addition it is anticipated that conditions will worsen as more
rain is forecast for later in the day.
In order to enable DEP to follow up and address these conditions
it is imperative that people affected call 311 so the reports can
be logged in and responded to. CALLING 311 IS THE MOST
EFFECTIVE WAY TO GET HELP.