Severe Weather Update #3, 21 Jan 2014 2300

Good evening. We just visited terminals and wanted to close out the night with a big thank you, and a few notes for tomorrow.

 First, it looks like the snow is slowing – well ahead of what was anticipated – and, will give crews plenty of time to work on major roads tonight.  In speaking with the airlines and terminal operators, they will likely be pushing to get operations back to normal as soon as able. That said, please use caution, give yourself extra time, and be prepared for delays however you’re traveling – we’d rather have you in late tomorrow than not at all (but please do try and get in on time!)

Second, reminder that the Air Train is out of service, and may be for an extended period of time (we’ll know more in the next couple of days). In the meantime, buses are running – but never as frequently as we would like. Please keep your Supervisor advised of delays, and again give yourself some extra time.

Third, we had a couple of hiccups with officers parking in terminal parking, then having to pay when they departed. To avoid this, please be sure to bring your license plate number, the make and model of your vehicle, and your TSA ID card to avoid difficulties when departing. This information will be forwarded to the proper person within Port Authority, and therefore should be sent just as soon as possible after you arrive at work in the morning. Also, please be advised that if you arrive after 1200 into parking on the 22^nd of January, you will not be accommodated by the Port. Those of you that had to pay to exit this evening, please keep your receipt and we will attempt to get you a refund for this…no guarantees, but we will try.

As always, thank you for your service…and look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

 

Gary Renfrow

Deputy Federal Security Director