Basement Apartments Could be Evacuated Ahead of Future Flood Threats, NYC Mayor Says
At a Glance Travel bans and evacuations could be used ahead of future flooding events, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio said.At least 49 people are dead after flooding in five Northeast states.Survivors recount tales of horror in basement apartments. Evacuations could be ordered for basement apartments and travel bans put in place ahead of future extreme rainfall events, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Friday evening. “We have historically thought of as something to do very, very rarely...