New York County — Manhattan — is one of the most hurricane and storm surge vulnerable urban areas in the world. Hurricane Sandy in 2012 produced a 14-foot storm surge that flooded Lower Manhattan, the subway system, and tunnels, causing $19 billion in damage to the city. Manhattan's position on an island with limited evacuation routes makes major storm preparation critical for its 1.6 million residents.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score |
7 / 10
High Risk |
| Primary Hazard |
Hurricane / Storm Surge |
| Secondary Hazard |
Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone |
Zone VE (High Risk) |
| Federally Declared Disasters |
48 |
| Last Major Event |
Hurricane Sandy (2012) |
| Event Frequency |
Major event every 5–7 years |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone |
(212) 639-9675
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| Emergency Shelters |
85 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes |
Lincoln Tunnel, Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge, evacuation zones A-F |
// County Profile
| County |
New York County NY |
| State |
New York (NY) |
| Population |
1,597,451 |
| Area |
23 sq miles |
| FEMA Region |
Zone VE (High Risk) |
// Other New York Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
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Penn Station New York NY Amtrak Hub
Rail Infrastructure · New York City, NY · Amtrak / NJ Transit / LIRR / MTA · 2-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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Hudson River Rail Tunnels New York NJ
Rail Infrastructure · New York City, NY · Amtrak / NJ Transit · 2-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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60 Hudson Street New York NY Telecom Hub
Telecom / Internet · New York City, NY · Various Colocation Providers · 2-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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Port of New York and New Jersey NY
Port / Marine Terminal · Newark, NJ · Port Authority of New York and New Jersey · 50-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York NY
Power Plant · New York City, NY · Federal Reserve System · 25-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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New York Federal Reserve Bank NY
Chemical Facility · New York City, NY · Federal Reserve Bank of New York · 2-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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John F. Kennedy International Airport NY
Stadium / Arena · Jamaica, NY · Port Authority of New York and New Jersey · 25-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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NYSE New York Stock Exchange NY
Chemical Facility · New York City, NY · Intercontinental Exchange / NYSE · 2-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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Bellevue Hospital Center New York NY
Major Hospital · New York City, NY · NYC Health + Hospitals · 25-mi risk zone
9/10
High
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DTCC Depository Trust Clearing Corporation NY
Telecom / Internet · New York City, NY · Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation · 2-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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NYC Subway Grand Central Station NY
Chemical Facility · New York City, NY · MTA New York City Transit · 2-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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Equinix NY5 New York Internet Exchange
Telecom / Internet · New York City, NY · Equinix · 2-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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Wall Street Financial District New York NY
Power Plant · New York City, NY · Various Financial Institutions · 5-mi risk zone
9/10
High
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Lincoln Tunnel New York New Jersey
Chemical Facility · Weehawken, NJ · Port Authority of New York and New Jersey · 2-mi risk zone
9/10
Critical
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Madison Square Garden New York NY
Stadium / Arena · New York City, NY · New York Knicks New York Rangers / NBA NHL · 2-mi risk zone
9/10
High
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Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.