The Atlantic hurricane season began June 1.

The New York City Emergency Management Department (NYCEM) wants you to be prepared and Know Your Zone.

According to NYCEM:

There are six hurricane evacuation zones, ranked by the risk of storm surge impact, with zone 1 being the most likely to flood. In the event of a hurricane or tropical storm, residents in these zones may be ordered to evacuate.

Roosevelt Island is located in two zones – Zone 2

and Zone 3.

All but one of the Roosevelt Island residential building and the Cornell Tech campus are located in Zone 3. The NYCEM KnowYour Hurricane Zone Map below shows Zone 2 in cream color and Zone 3 in yellow.

The Octagon Building, Coler Hospital, Lighthouse Park and FDR Park are located in Zone 2.

Check out the NYCEM web page for more info:

on Hurricane Zones and preparedness. Here’s some scenes of what Roosevelt Island looked like during Hurricane Sandy in October 2012

Westview Promenade Image Courtesy of Brian Dorfman

Roosevelt Island Lighthouse Park Under Water From Hurricane Sandy Via Kate Williams Tweet and report on damage caused by Hurricane Sandy.