YONKERS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO PROVIDE SAND BAGS FOR RESIDENTS IN LOW LYING AREAS

Sand Bags Available at Yonkers Organic Waste Yard Tonight, Thursday October 11, Until 9PM, In Preparation Of Possible Flooding

YONKERS, NY – October 11, 2018 – In anticipation of flooding due to expected heavy rainfall, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today announced that the City’s Department of Public Works (DPW) will provide free sand bags for residents who live in low lying areas. Residents can pick up sand bags today until 9PM at the Yonkers Organic Waste Yard, located at 610 Nepperhan Avenue in the City of Yonkers.

“Due to the high amounts of rainfall expected, I’ve asked the DPW to make sand bags available to our residents,” said Mayor Spano. “Flood mitigation efforts are already being implemented by DPW crews in certain low lying areas, but we also want to ensure our residents take the necessary precautionary steps in protecting their homes and property.”

Residents with questions or concerns about flood mitigation should contact the Mayor’s Help Line at (914) 377-HELP (4357).