MTA Statement On Hurricane Irene
With Hurricane Irene set to potentially hammer our region, the MTA is in full prep mode. Earlier today, the agency released a brief statement & here it is via the press release I received:
The MTA is actively preparing for the impact of Hurricane Irene, coordinating with the Governor’s Office, Mayor’s Office and regional OEMs consistent with our Hurricane Plan. We are making arrangements to bring in extra personnel over the weekend, preparing our facilities and infrastructure by clearing drains, securing work sites against possible high winds, checking and fueling equipment, stocking supplies, and establishing plans to move equipment and supplies away from low-lying areas as needed.
Because of the severity of the wind and rain associated with a hurricane, there may be partial or full shut down of our services to ensure the safety of our customers and employees. We are also prepared to implement evacuation plans if the Mayor and Governor decide that is necessary. We urge our customers to check mta.info frequently and to consider the impacts of this storm when making travel plans through the weekend.
This storm might potentially ruin my plans for the weekend. However regardless of whether I go out or not, I will be around to provide updates.
xoxo Transit Blogger
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