EMERGENCY BULLETINS
Due to incoming storm, New York City Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory beginning today, Sunday, 22 February through Monday, 23 February 2026.
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a blizzard warning and forecasts 12-20 inches of snow citywide, with a chance of higher localized totals. The Governor of New York has declared a state of emergency. The City has announced that non-essential travel will be banned on city roads from 9 pm Sunday to 12 noon Monday.
Hazardous travel is forecast to begin Sunday afternoon and become dangerous overnight into Monday morning as heavy snow, low visibility, and strong winds impact the city. According to NWS, the heaviest snowfall is expected between 10 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. Monday, with rates of 1-2 inches per hour and periods of localized higher rates likely.
Due to the expected blizzard conditions, the United Nations Headquarters complex will be closed on Monday, 23 February 2026. All scheduled meetings will be rescheduled accordingly. Alternate working arrangements will apply and staff will work remotely if the nature of their functions allow. Staff are advised to liaise with their supervisors when required.
All UN delegates, staff members and affiliates in New York should check this site regularly for all emergency and Safety and Security updates regarding UN Headquarters in New York.
Department of Operational Support
While snowfall has reduced, travel conditions throughout New York remain difficult. It is reported that trains will operate on a Saturday schedule with additional rush hour trains. MTA stated that New York City subways are running throughout the storm and will continue to do so, Subways are expected to run normally during the Monday morning rush hour.
United Nations Headquarters complex will be open on Monday January 26, 2026.
Subject to exigencies of service, managers should exercise their discretion in allowing staff whose physical presence is not required to telecommute on Monday.
All staff are advised to take travel conditions into account before travelling and to be aware of potential slippery conditions on roads and walkways.
Division of Administration
Department of Operational Support
Dear Colleagues,
A major winter storm is expected to impact on eastern United States over the weekend. New York State has declared a state of emergency.
At this juncture, United Nations Headquarters complex is expected to remain open on Monday January 26, 2026.
Staff are, however, advised to take travel conditions into account before travelling and to be aware of potential slippery conditions on roads and walkways.
Subject to exigencies of service, managers should exercise their discretion in allowing staff to telecommute on Monday.
The progress of the storm will continue to be monitored. Should further measures be needed, a further broadcast will be issued.
Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Division of Administration
Department of Operational Support
Dear colleagues,
New York City Emergency Management has issued a travel advisory for Friday evening, December 26 into Saturday, December 27. A winter weather system is expected to bring accumulating snow this weekend, potentially creating hazardous travel conditions during a busy holiday travel period. The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted 3 to 7 inches of snow with locally higher amounts possible.
Snow is expected to develop Friday afternoon and intensify into steady, accumulating snow Friday night, with several inches of snowfall expected citywide. Snow is likely to taper off Saturday morning, though lingering flurries may persist. Cold temperatures through Friday night and Saturday will limit snowmelt, increasing the risk of slippery and hazardous road conditions.
The United Nations Headquarters complex will remain open. However, staff are advised to take travel conditions into account before travelling. Subject to exigencies of service, managers should exercise their discretion in allowing staff to telecommute. This does not apply to staff supporting, directly or indirectly, the ongoing deliberations of the 80th session of the General Assembly, in particular the Fifth Committee, who may be required to continue working as needed.
Staff are reminded to exercise caution and to continue to monitor weather conditions.
Best regards,
Department of Operational Support (DOS)
Dear Colleagues,
A Travel Advisory has been issued as a strong storm impacted the region.
A State of Emergency was declared for the Bronx, Kings, Nassau, New York, Queens, Richmond, Suffolk and Westchester counties. It also extends to counties contiguous with these.
A coastal flood warning and a wind advisory have been issued for Long Island, New York City and Southern Westchester counties through 8 p.m. on Monday.
The United Nations Headquarters complex will remain open, however, staff should take travel conditions into account before travelling, and subject to exigencies of service, managers should exercise their discretion in allowing staff to telecommute.
Staff are reminded to exercise caution and to continue to monitor weather conditions.
Department of Operational Support (DOS)
Dear Colleagues,
New York City Emergency Management has issued a Travel Advisory for the evening of Tuesday, 9 January into Wednesday morning, 10 January 2024, as a strong storm impacts the region.
A Flood Watch is in effect citywide from 6:00 p.m. tonight to 12:00 p.m. Wednesday. Rain may start off light with heavy rain developing in the evening and continuing through early Wednesday morning. The heaviest rainfall is expected between 9:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m.
A High Wind Warning is in effect for Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island from 6:00 p.m. tonight to 6:00 a.m. Wednesday. A Wind Advisory is also in effect for the same time for the Bronx and Manhattan.
The United Nations Headquarters complex will remain open, however, staff should take travel conditions into account before travelling, and subject to exigencies of service, managers should exercise their discretion in allowing staff to telecommute.
Staff are reminded to exercise caution and to continue to monitor weather conditions at https://www.nyc.gov/site/severeweather/index.page
Department of Operational Support (DOS)