Howard Beach was far from labeled as Zone A and evacuation area. However, during Hurricane Sandy, no one predicted that the area would be flooded from high tides coming from the Jamaica Bay area. That event has
The greatest consequence of a flood is being carried away with the current. According to Ready.Gov, “Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of water can sweep your vehicle away”. While the flood reached high levels of five (5) feet, luckily there were no fatalities and many had to relocate to shelters or hotels providing emergency housing. The community would lose electricity, damage to vehicles, home and other personal property. Emergency services would be delayed to road closures and the community would be
The greatest consequence of a flood is being carried away with the current. According to Ready.Gov, “Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of water can sweep your vehicle away”. While the flood reached high levels of five (5) feet, luckily there were no fatalities and many had to relocate to shelters or hotels providing emergency housing. The community would lose electricity, damage to vehicles, home and other personal property. Emergency services would be delayed to road closures and the community would be