Storm Damage: Trees Topple, Cars Damaged, and Power Outages in NYC

Storm Impacts Across New York City

• ⚡ High winds from the storm caused significant damage, including toppling large trees in several areas of Queens.
• 💧 While the rain has subsided in some parts, standing water remains a problem in various city locations.

Damage in Queens

• 🌳 In Flushing, a massive tree was uprooted, causing a gaping hole and damaging the sidewalk, necessitating the use of crime tape.
• 🚗 Over in Hollis, a large tree fell onto a black BMW, shattering its rear window.
• 💥 Another massive tree in Corona was blown over, landing on a vehicle.

Flooding and Power Outages

• 🚨 In East Flatbush, Brooklyn, the FDNY rescued an individual trapped in a flooded basement.
• 💡 In the Wakefield section of the Bronx, a large tree fell on utility poles and wires, causing power outages and crushing a car.
• ⚠️ Utility workers responded to downed wires, which were reportedly sparking and even causing small fires.
• 🗣️ One resident described hearing a sound like an explosion and finding their house rattled, leading to a loss of power and their car.
• 🔌 Con Edison is reminding customers to report downed wires and to avoid approaching them.