The worst of Hurricane (now Tropical Storm) Irene has passed the City, but please be aware of the following safety tips:

- The New York area will still be subject to rain and wind gusts for the next several hours.

- Be aware that trees and building structures may have been weakened by the storm, and may fall without warning.

- STAY AWAY from any downed electrical or telephone wires.

- Flooding has occurred at Brooklyn Bridge Park and DUMBO. be careful, as it may not be evident how deep flooding is.

- Don't call 911 to report Hurricane damage UNLESS it is a life-threatening situation. Call 311 instead.