NEW YORK CITY (WABC) -- New York City says that you'll want to have a Go Bag if there's a natural disaster.

A Go Bag is a collection of things you would want to have readily available if you have to leave in a hurry.

The city says your Go Bag should be sturdy and easy to carry like a backpack or small suitcase on wheels.

- Bottled water and nonperishable food, such as granola bars- Copies of your important documents in a waterproof container (e.g., insurance cards, Medicare/Medicaid cards, photo IDs, proof of address, marriage and birth certificates, copies of credit and ATM cards)- Flashlight, hand-crank or battery-operated AM/FM radio, and extra batteries- List of the medications you take, why you take them, and their dosages- Contact information for your household and members of your support network- Cash, in small bills- Notepad and pen- Back-up medical equipment (e.g., glasses, batteries) and chargers- Aerosol tire repair kits and/or tire inflator to repair flat wheelchair or scooter tires Doctors' names and phone numbers- First-aid kit- Toiletries- Child care, pet care, and other special items- Supplies for your service animal or pet (e.g., food, extra water, bowl, leash, cleaning items, vaccination records, and medications)- Portable cell phone chargers

If you have children, pack child care supplies as well as games and small toys.

- Instructions and extra batteries for any devices you use- Aerosol tire repair kits and/or tire inflator to repair flat wheelchair or scooter tires- Back-up medical equipment- Items to comfort you in a stressful situation

- A current color photograph of you and your pet/service animal together (in case you are separated)- Copies of medical records that indicate dates of vaccinations and a list of medications your pet/service animal takes and why he or she takes them- Proof of identification and ownership, including copies of registration information, adoption papers, proof of purchase, and microchip information- Physical description of your pet/service animal, including species, breed, age, sex, color, distinguishing traits, and any other vital information about characteristics and behavior- Animal first aid kit, including flea and tick treatment and other items recommended by your veterinarian- Food and water for at least three days- Food and water dishes- Collapsible cage or carrier- Muzzle* and sturdy leash (*Note: Nylon muzzles should only be used temporarily as they can restrict a dog's ability to pant)- Cotton sheet to place over the carrier to help keep your pet/service animal calm- Comforting toys or treats- Litter, litter pan, and litter scoop- Plastic bags for clean-up

Keep enough supplies in your home to survive on your own, or shelter in place, for up to seven days. If possible, keep these materials in an easily accessible, separate container or special cupboard. You should indicate to your household members that these supplies are for emergencies only. Check expiration dates of food and update your kits when you change your clock during daylight saving times.- One gallon of drinking water per person per day- Nonperishable, ready-to-eat canned foods, and a manual can opener- First-aid kit- Medications, including a list of the medications you take, why you take them, and dosages- Flashlight or battery-powered lantern, battery-operated AM/FM radio, and extra batteries, or wind-up batteries that do not require batteries- Battery-operated AM/FM radio and extra batteries (you can also buy wind-up radios that do not require batteries)- Glow sticks- Whistle or bell- Back-up medical equipment, if possible (e.g., oxygen, medication, scooter battery, hearing aids, mobility aids, glasses, facemasks, gloves)- Style and serial numbers of medical devices (such as pacemakers) and usage instructions- Child care supplies or other special care items

Consider adding items that you may need for emergencies like winter storms and heat waves.

- Blankets, sleeping bags, extra newspapers for insulation- Extra mittens, socks, scarves and hat, raingear and extra clothes

- Light, loose clothing- Sunscreen (at least SPF 15)- Emergency meal preparation supplies in case of a power outage, such as disposable plates, cups, and utensils

Regardless of the season, it's a good idea to prepare for an in-car emergency.

- Sack of sand or kitty litter for gaining traction under wheels, and a small shovel- Set of tire chains or traction mats- Working jack and lug wrench, spare tire- Windshield scraper and broom- Small tools (pliers, wrench, screwdriver)- Booster cables- Brightly colored cloth to use as a flag, and flares or reflective triangles

Information from: https://www.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/get-prepared.page

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UPPER WEST SIDE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Congestion pricing has already had a ton of impact already on New York City, the latest being the battle for parking spots.

Since the plan went into effect a little over a week ago, drivers have become desperate to find ways to park above 60th Street and riding mass transit downtown to avoid the toll.

People in those neighborhoods say commuters are taking up all the spots and creating even more traffic. Waddit Cruz -- a doorman on the Upper West Side -- has noticed the trend, which has elevated into a war.

"Different cars, different plates," he said.

Elevator mechanic Richard Coleman has also witnessed the difficulty firsthand.

"While I'm parking, walking away from my car, I see the people arguing and bickering over spots," Coleman added.

Eyewitness News counted more than 12 vehicles with New Jersey license plates all parked within a two-block radius and feet away from the nearest subway stop.

"Definitely a lot more Jersey plates," acknowledged Francesca Layana, Washington Heights. "Actually this morning coming off the bridge - because I live close towards 187th where the bridge is - definitely was more congestion, more traffic, more buses and more cars."

Layana said that double-parked vehicles and drivers making their own spots have now become the norm around the area, something that is having a residual impact.

While congestion pricing's core focus has been on Manhattan's central business district, the MTA is estimating 219,000 fewer vehicles a week coming into the city.

RELATED: Congestion pricing 1st-week data shows 7.5% fewer vehicles in zone and faster travel, MTA says

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In the midst of making plans for the upcoming holiday weekend? You may want to reconsider any outdoor events, as a pair of storms will make for a wet couple of days in New York City.

“Actually looking like two separate systems to contend with this weekend, neither of which looks to be anything resembling a major storm,” Bob Larson, a senior meteorologist with AccuWeather, said.

The first of these two systems is forecast to roll into the area on Saturday and looks to bring rainfall to the five boroughs. There is a chance that, as this rain falls for a period of time Saturday, areas to the north and west could see snow or sleet mixed into the precipitation. Still, Larson notes that any snow which does fall nearby will not amount to much in terms of accumulation.

Then, on Sunday, more rain is expected to fall on New York City beginning later in the day and persisting into the evening.

“Odds would again favor mostly rain for that, at least at the onset,” added Larson. “The colder air will be pressing in Sunday night so it is possible we could see a rain changing to snow situation before it stops.”

While specific details remain up in the air, there is confidence that most of the precipitation to fall would be in the form of rain, given that highs are slated to be in the 40s for both days.

Each weather event is expected to bring below a quarter of an inch of rain to the five boroughs, according to Larson.

Any rain that does come down in New York City could be viewed as a positive, as Larson notes that the city is “still overall under a precipitation deficit.”

“That would not be a good thing if that were to hold coming out of winter and going into spring, into growing season,” said Larson. “We had that memorable stretch of dry weather in October, kind of got out of it in November into December, not that it became terribly wet, but at least we got back to, more or less, a typical or normal or average pace of storms, and now we’re kind of reverting back to dry weather again.”

Back in October, New York City went 29 days without any measurable rainfall. For weeks, the city endured a historic dry streak which prompted officials to take action in efforts to conserve water.

As of Thursday, Jan. 9, New York City is amid moderate drought conditions, as revealed by the U.S. Drought Monitor.

Larson clarified that Central Park has only received a tenth of an inch total of precipitation so far this year. Typically, by this time of January, the park would have received an inch and a half of precipitation.

“We don’t think about it at this time of year since it’s not like we have gardens to water and lawns turning brown, it’s kind of out of sight out of mind, but we’re digging quite a hole again when it comes to precipitation amounts,” Larson added.

On the heels of Sunday’s system, the coldest temperatures of the season are expected to occupy the New York City area.

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WEST VILLAGE, Manhattan (WABC) -- Fans of the iconic show "Sex and the City" have led the owner of one West Village building to ask the question, can we stop fans from stepping on our stoop?

That's what the owner of the Perry Street building since 1978 would like to do.

The owner, Barbara Lorber, says she doesn't mind people standing on the sidewalk or going across the street to take a picture of the stoop, but the issue is, that not everyone follows the rules.

There is currently a chain across the stoop with a sign that says "Private property, no trespassing."

Some people have gone up the steps to try to open the door, and others have tried to go inside the building.

She has experienced people knocking on the door at all hours and said some people have carved graffiti on the door and stoop.

"I've postponed what is the inevitable," she said.

Lorber requested that an iron gate be installed over the stoop. She was emotional as she told the commissioners about the difficult decision.

"I love what it was, and that house shouldn't be gated, excuse me, but what was beautiful in the late 19th century is unfortunately, in need of more protection in our century," she said.

The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved the addition of a gate to the home in the historic district.

Although the LPC said the applicant will have to work with them to "simplify" the design.

Neighbors who live on Perry Street say they're also fed up and showed their support for the gate.

One woman says she's witnessed an egregious attack on personal property.

The commissioner pointed out in the meeting that there is an uptick in similar gate requests from people who live throughout the city because they simply feel unsafe.

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She couldn’t help but wonder — when would all the tourists leave her alone?

The owner of the Manhattan brownstone where Carrie Bradshaw “lived” in “Sex and the City” is asking the city for permission to install a gate to block obnoxious fans — and said she only let the series use her building in the 1990s because she felt bad for a location scout afraid he’d lose his job if she said no.

The posh at 66 Perry St. in the West Village has drawn a never-ending stream of visitors over the last two decades, with tourists aggressively ignoring the “No Trespassing-Private Property” sign at the front of the steps, opting to climb over a chain for a social-media snap.

“My home is now a global tourist destination,” the owner said in an application to the city’s Landmark Preservation Committee. “The show is in endless reruns in 34 different languages, increasing an already massive fan base to my stoop from throughout the US and around the world.

“At any given hour of the day or night, there are groups of visitors in front of the house taking flash photos, engaging in loud chatter, posting on social media, making TikTok videos, or just celebrating the moment,” according to the application, which was first unearthed by the newsletter “Feed Me.”

The application asks for a 3.25-foot high double-gate made of steel and cast iron gate to be installed in front of the stoop to provide “something more substantial to “regain a reasonable quality of life for our tenants and ourselves,” the applicant argued.

The owner previously put up the no trespassing chain across the 6-foot wide base of the stoop, but many visitors ignored it to pose, dance or lie down on the steps, according to the application.

In some cases, they even attempt to open the main entrance door or drunkenly ring the doorbell, the owner claimed.

In the memo to the city, the owner blamed herself for allowing the exterior of her building to be included in the six-season television series in the late 1990s.

“I felt sorry for the young location scout who was a recent grad from NYU Film School,” the letter states. “He told me if he didn’t secure THIS house, he would lose his first real job in the business.

“At the time, no one knew the show would turn into anything long lasting … much less, the iconic fantasy vehicle and touchstone for NYC’s magic that it has become.”

A location scout who spoke with the owner at the time, Tyson Bidner, told The Post he doesn’t recall much of the conversation about the building. But he’s sure the fear of losing his gig was a “sentiment that I felt at the time.”

“In the sense that I always had this urgency of wanting to deliver and felt like this immense pressure of delivering these locations for the show,” said Bidner, who is now the executive producer of “The Bear” on FX.

“Whether it be true or not that I would lose my job – probably not now looking back – but I probably felt that pressure at the time if I couldn’t deliver.”

A Post reporter visited the famous site Monday night, but the apparent owner declined comment. A man came out and also didn’t want to talk, but nodded when asked about building the gate.

A boyfriend of a tenant told The Post said there are a lot of tourists that flock to the spot, but he hasn’t witnessed anything crazy.

One of the signs on the chain asks passersby to “please keep your voice down: respect your neighbors.”

Bidner, who graduated from NYU’s Stern Business School, said he feels “horrible” the show has caused such umbrage in the owner’s life.

“There are those iconic homes, ‘The Sopranos’ house and things like that, that sort of takes a life of its own and it becomes very difficult for the homeowner to live their normal lives,” he said. “Sometimes people just don’t understand that a real human lives there, this is not Universal Studio.”

Bidner wishes her “a lot of luck” with the Land Preservation Committee set to meet Tuesday.

He said hasn’t walked by the brownstone since working on the show, but “I might have to just to see it, it’s been awhile.”