{"id":2051163,"date":"2023-09-30T20:09:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-01T00:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-kathy-hochul-blames-climate-change-for-flash-flooding-in-new-york\/"},"modified":"2023-09-30T20:10:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-01T00:10:38","slug":"gov-kathy-hochul-blames-climate-change-for-flash-flooding-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-kathy-hochul-blames-climate-change-for-flash-flooding-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"NY Gov. Hochul links NY flash floods to climate change."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgov-kathy-hochul-blames-climate-change-for-flash-flooding-in-new-york%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2051163&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Gov. Hochul Warns New Yorkers to Brace \u2062for More Flooding: Climate Change is the &#8220;New Normal&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p>During a briefing on Saturday, Governor Kathy Hochul (R-NY) delivered a stark message\u200c to New Yorkers: be prepared for more events like the recent devastating flooding. She emphasized that these occurrences have become the &#8220;new normal&#8221; due to climate \u2062change.<\/p>\n<p>The chaos \u200dbegan on Friday, as heavy rainfall pounded New York City\u2064 and its surrounding areas, resulting in widespread flooding \u200bthat brought the streets to a standstill and forced the shutdown of\u200b public transportation. The\u2062 severity of the situation prompted the declaration of a state of emergency, as the subway system, streets, and even bus floors \u200bwere severely impacted.<\/p>\n<h3>Climate Change Takes Center Stage<\/h3>\n<p>&#8220;This \u200bis unfortunately what \u2064we have to expect as the new normal,&#8221; Governor Hochul\u2062 stated, acknowledging the role of climate \u2064change in these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-doubling-spending-to-prepare-for-hurricanes-storms\/\" title=\"Biden Doubling Spending to Prepare for Hurricanes, Storms\">extreme weather events<\/a>.\u200c She further highlighted the\u2062 unprecedented nature of \u2063the flooding, with some New Yorkers witnessing a historic event that shattered previous records.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the challenges, Governor Hochul assured the public that \u2063all subway lines, Metro-North below Southeast station, Long Island Rail\u200b Road, and Paratransit services were operational. However, she emphasized the need to protect both passengers and the \u2063infrastructure of the transportation systems, even as floodwaters poured in.<\/p>\n<p>In New York City alone, a staggering eight\u2062 inches of rain fell. Thankfully,\u2062 while numerous rescues took place, there have been no reported fatalities.<\/p>\n<h3>Evacuations and State of Emergency<\/h3>\n<p>Due to the rising water levels, evacuations were carried out at NYC Health + Hospitals\/Woodhull and one terminal at La Guardia International Airport. The state of emergency is expected to\u2062 remain in effect for the next six days.<\/p>\n<p>As New Yorkers grapple \u200dwith the aftermath of this devastating flooding, Governor Hochul&#8217;s warning serves as a reminder that climate change is reshaping our world, and we must be\u2064 prepared for more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ominous-cnn-report-vital-ocean-current-system-could-collapse-by-2025\/\" title=\"CNN warns: Crucial ocean current system may collapse by 2025.\">extreme \u200dweather events<\/a> in the future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here\u2062 to read more from The Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What specific measures did Governor Hochul \u200bsuggest to\u200c mitigate \u200dthe effects of future flooding, both at an individual and\u2062 infrastructure level?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Of flooding in the future. Hochul emphasized that climate change is the &#8220;new \u2064normal&#8221;\u200c and called on\u200d residents to take necessary precautions to mitigate the \u2062impact of these extreme weather events.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Hochul&#8217;s warning comes in the\u200c wake of devastating floods caused by\u200c the remnants\u2062 of Hurricane Ida, which wreaked havoc in several states, including New York.\u2064 The storm resulted in unprecedented rainfall and\u2062 flash flooding, causing significant damage to \u200bhomes, infrastructure, and claiming \u2064many lives.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing \u2063the media, Hochul emphasized the urgent need for New Yorkers to recognize and \u2063adapt to the changing climate\u200b patterns. She stated, &#8220;The days of\u200c denying climate change are\u200d over. We cannot ignore the \u200dsigns any longer. We must embrace the reality that climate change is happening and it is affecting our lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Hochul&#8217;s statement \u2062illustrates a departure from the previous \u200dadministration&#8217;s stance on climate change, signaling her commitment to tackling this pressing issue head-on. As climate change continues to worsen, it is crucial for political \u200bleaders to acknowledge \u200dits \u200bimpact and develop strategies to \u2062safeguard their constituents.<\/p>\n<p>The governor highlighted the importance of \u2064investing in \u200cresilient infrastructure that can withstand extreme weather \u200cevents. Hochul called for increased funding to strengthen aging infrastructure, such\u200b as roads, bridges,\u2062 and drainage \u2064systems. She stressed that taking preventive measures now would save \u2064lives and minimize damage in the future.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Hochul urged individuals to take steps to protect \u2062their homes and communities. She advised\u2064 residents to elevate electrical systems and appliances, secure valuable\u2064 possessions \u2062on higher floors, and avoid building in areas prone to flooding.\u2063 She also encouraged\u2064 the use of green infrastructure measures, such as rain gardens\u2062 and permeable pavements, to absorb excess water and reduce \u200cthe\u2062 strain on drainage systems.<\/p>\n<p>The governor acknowledged that the responsibility to \u200d<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-kathy-hochul-blames-climate-change-for-flash-flooding-in-new-york\/\" title=\"NY Gov. Hochul links NY flash floods to climate change.\">combat climate change extends<\/a> beyond individual actions \u2062and requires collective effort. She emphasized the need for \u2064statewide and national policies that prioritize renewable energy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/florida-objects-to-what-it-says-are-restrictive-federal-power-plant-goals\/\" title=\"Florida opposes federal power plant goals it deems restrictive.\">reduce\u2064 greenhouse gas emissions<\/a>. \u200bBy transitioning to cleaner sources of energy,\u200d New\u2063 York can\u200b mitigate climate\u200b change&#8217;s long-term effects and reduce its vulnerability to extreme weather \u2064events.<\/p>\n<p>Hochul&#8217;s warning serves \u200cas a wake-up call not only to New Yorkers but to individuals and leaders\u200b across the country. Climate change is not a distant threat; it is here and now. As weather\u2064 patterns become increasingly volatile, the need \u200cto \u200badapt \u2063and mitigate\u2063 its effects is becoming \u200durgent.<\/p>\n<p>New Yorkers must heed Governor\u2063 Hochul&#8217;s warning and take proactive measures to address climate change. It is essential to invest in resilient \u2063infrastructure and embrace sustainable practices that reduce our carbon footprint. By doing so, we\u2062 can protect our \u2062homes, \u200bcommunities,\u200d and the well-being\u200c of future generations.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200dconclusion, Governor Kathy Hochul&#8217;s message\u2064 to brace for more flooding and recognize\u200b climate change as the &#8220;new normal&#8221; offers an important reminder of the \u2062urgent\u200d action\u2064 required. New Yorkers must come together and take\u200c concrete steps to mitigate the impact \u2064of climate change to ensure a safer and more sustainable future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gov. Kathy Hochul (R-NY) warned New Yorkers to anticipate recurring events like recent flooding, as they have become the &#8220;new normal.&#8221; Heavy rainfall on Friday wreaked havoc in New York City and nearby areas, causing street flooding and halting public transportation. 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