"Keeping this in mind, Mamdani issued an emergency alert on Sunday night. As the alarms and ominous travel ban blasted through devices, everyone was made to understand the gravity of the situation. The alert explicitly stated, "NYCEM: Mayor Mamdani has issued a state of emergency for New York City; a TRAVEL BAN is in effect BEGINNING AT 9PM due to dangerous blizzard conditions. All NON-ESSENTIAL vehicles are RESTRICTED from NYC roads until 12PM on 2/23. Vehicles are only permitted for essential & emergency travel.""
"Though this was a thoughtful move on the mayor's part, not everyone is appreciating it with open arms. Some feel this only amplified the anxiety surrounding the blizzard. Forecast: 18 - 22 inches of snow. Wind: Strong. Gusts up to 50 mph. Coastal flooding: Possible. Up to 2.5 feet in high tide. Code Blue: Live. Outreach teams working 24/7. Alternate side parking: Suspended Monday. Libraries: Closed Monday. DSNY: Ready to take on the... - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@NYCMayor) February 22, 2026"
A bomb cyclone is forecast to bring up to two feet of snow, strong winds with gusts up to 50 mph, and possible coastal flooding along the East Coast including New York and New Jersey. New York City declared a state of emergency and imposed a travel ban from 9PM until 12PM on 2/23, restricting non-essential vehicles and allowing only essential and emergency travel. Residents were directed to the official government webpage and 311 for information. City preparations include Code Blue outreach, suspended alternate-side parking, closed libraries, and DSNY readiness. Emergency alerts prompted startled public reactions on social media.
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