New York earthquake: Governor Kathy Hochul warns of 'possibility of aftershocks', President Joe Biden briefed
Reuters. "If there is an aftershock, people are encouraged to drop and cover and to hold, drop to the floor, cover your neck, and hold onto something that is sturdy," CNN quoted Kathy Hochul as saying, requesting New Yorkers to take caution around the building, especially high rises if there are any aftershocks. Hochul added, "If you hear shifting or any noises, unusual noises, leave your home, go outside." Apart from this, she urged New Yorkers to inspect their homes for damage which included checking all walls, doors, floors, and windows and inspecting waterlines and gas lines. ALSO READ: New York earthquake: FAA holds flights for city airports till noon, warns passengers of 30-40 minutes delay However, New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zachary Iscol said that there is a low likelihood of aftershocks.
He urged New Yorkers to remain vigilant. “If you are outside during an aftershock, please move to an open area, away from buildings, trees and power lines. If you are driving, pull over to a safe location," Iscol said at a news conference, as quoted by CNN, adding New Yorkers can call 311 to report any damage.
“We activated our protocols for this earthquake, we immediately began coordinating with all city, state, federal and our utility partners. Public notifications were sent out both by Notify NYC and our wireless emergency alert system," he added. Following the quake, US President Joe Biden spoke with New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, CNN quoted the White House as saying.
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