Local law · Int 0807-2024

Flash flood preparedness outreach and evacuation guidance

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A local law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to flash flood preparedness outreach and evacuation guidance

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Latest action May 12, 2025

New York City Council

Sponsor

Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

Council Member, District 31 · Democratic

Summary

This bill would require New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) to disseminate localized emergency preparedness materials in locations that are prone to flash floods, in order to increase public awareness as to the appropriate responses by members of the public to flash flood risks and to increase registration for an emergency notification system. Such efforts would involve outreach conduct in-person and via mass mailings, and target locations selected with consideration of: (i) a history of flash flood events; and (iii) the prevalence of subgrade dwellings. Additionally, NYCEM would be required to develop guidance for facilitating safe evacuation before flash flood emergencies.

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Where it stands

Became law without the Mayor's signature.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

Committee

Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

Cosponsors

James F. Gennaro, Justin L. Brannan and 15 others

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

Democratic13
Republican1

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Francisco P. Moya
Jennifer Gutiérrez
Carlina Rivera
Chris Banks
Joann Ariola

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Recorded votes

Vote: Approved by Council
NYC CouncilApr 10, 2025Result: passed
(47) (0) (0) (2)
Vote: Approved by Committee
Committee on Fire and Emergency ManagementApr 10, 2025Result: passed
(5) (0) (0) (2)

Full history

May 12, 2025
Returned unsigned by the Mayor
This Introduction was Returned Unsigned by Mayor
NYC Council
May 10, 2025
Adopted
This Introduction was City Charter Rule Adopted
Administration
Apr 10, 2025
Committee vote
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
Apr 10, 2025
Passed a chamber
A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Council approved by consent Roll Call.
NYC Council
Apr 10, 2025
Amended
This Introduction was Amended by Committee
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management

Show full history (7 earlier events)

Apr 10, 2025
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
Apr 10, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
Apr 10, 2025
Sent to the executive
This Introduction was Sent to Mayor by Council
NYC Council
Jan 29, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
Jan 29, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
Apr 18, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
Apr 18, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management
NYC Council