They give a warning of a winter storm; New York and New Jersey could see 12 to 12 inches of snow | Univision 41 New York WXTV

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for much of the area from Sunday evening through Monday evening. This means residents must be prepared for snow, sleet and sleet, which can be very dangerous.

Snow could reach between 30 and 45 centimeters of snow in most of the region, according to the most recent update, and there is a coastal flood advisory board for Long Island and Queens.

Snow is expected to fall on Sunday evening, and it will be very strong for Monday morning and afternoon. There may also be periods with snow between Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

In addition to snow, expect gusts of wind of up to 45-55 mph on Monday afternoon hours.

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that all face-to-face classes in public schools in the Big Apple will be suspended and education will be online only due to the storm. Also, all after-school programs are canceled.

Likewise, all appointments to receive the coronavirus vaccine in the city are suspended. Anyone who has an appointment scheduled for Monday must reschedule it for a later date.

Alternative parking rules are suspended.

Traveling by car can be very difficult. Dangerous conditions can affect commuting on Monday morning and evening.

The Bronx 14th District City Councilor Fernando Cabrera told Noticias Univision 41 that due to the pandemic, “New York City will not have the number of workers who will work 12 hours of shift work.” that is, they will receive the same service as before. “

And he added, “We have an army of trucks, new technology, the necessary salt, the necessary resources, but we miss the soldiers, so I think it’s important that people have a little more patience, since they don’t. they’re going to remove as much snow as we’ve seen in the last two or three years.

According to the New York City emergency department:

• In cold weather, wear dry, warm clothing and cover exposed skin. Keep your fingertips, ear lobes and nose covered. Wear a hat, hood, scarf and gloves. Be on the lookout for signs of hypothermia, such as severe chills or dizziness, and anyone experiencing these symptoms should seek medical attention or call 911.
• Check your family, friends, and neighbors who may need help in cold weather, especially older adults or those with disabilities, to make sure they are safe and heated indoors.
• If you don’t have heating, tell your building inspector, property manager or landlord immediately. If the problem is not resolved quickly, call 311 and go to a warm place, such as a friend or relative’s house (keep a good physical distance and wear a face mask). If you stay at home, wear several layers of clothing.
• Food. Food provides your body with energy to produce heat, and drinking helps prevent dehydration.