NYC Deploys Drones to Warn Residents of Severe Weather

Mayor Adams' administration uses drones to alert flood-prone neighborhoods as Tropical Storm Debby approaches.

Drones equipped with loudspeakers broadcast warnings in multiple languages to low-lying areas.
The initiative aims to prevent tragedies like those during Hurricane Ida in 2021.
Residents are advised to prepare for potential flooding and stay indoors.
The drones are part of a broader emergency communication strategy including text alerts and social media.
Critics argue the city should focus on infrastructure improvements instead of technological solutions.