Digging into the NYC weather report on Hurricane Ida related flooding -- and I can see from the title where it's going.
The New Normal: Combating Storm-Related Extreme Weather in New York City.
PDF: www1.nyc.gov/assets/orr/pdf…
The New Normal: Combating Storm-Related Extreme Weather in New York City.
PDF: www1.nyc.gov/assets/orr/pdf…
The report blames climate change at every turn for the botched handling of the flood emergency by NYC leadership including the Mayor, who issued a flood emergency 3-hours too late -- who knows how many died b/c of the delay.
NYC sewer system is described as being able to handle 1.5" to 2" rainfall rates PER HOUR before becoming overwhelmed.
When it was built in the 19th Century it was inadequate for the climate back then -- as evidenced by frequent extreme flood events (see NY Times archives)
When it was built in the 19th Century it was inadequate for the climate back then -- as evidenced by frequent extreme flood events (see NY Times archives)
Here's the timeline of warnings -- and then the Mayor's State of Emergency 3-hours too late, blamed on a "new moment"
"This new moment, in which intense
and life-threatening extreme storms can quickly strengthen, calls for a new set of rules"
Such bullshit.
"This new moment, in which intense
and life-threatening extreme storms can quickly strengthen, calls for a new set of rules"
Such bullshit.
Exactly. De Blasio mucked everything up about the storm preparation and warnings and now he wants to blame the National Weather Service & get a second opinion and pair of eyes? The shamelessness is just incredible here.
nypost.com/2021/09/27/de-…
nypost.com/2021/09/27/de-…
And here's Senator Schumer holding up an AccuWeather map at his press conference.
NOAA and NWS coordinate warnings with the state and city, not a private company.
What the hell is going on?
NOAA and NWS coordinate warnings with the state and city, not a private company.
What the hell is going on?
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