Deep Subterranean Mass Transit Refuge
ID: US-NYC-001
Source: New York City Civil Defense Archive Grand Central Terminal M42 Deep Subterranean Shelter
🛡️ Deep Bedrock Subway Fallout Facility
Certified Civilian Capacity 15000 occupants
Managing Authority: NYC Emergency Management (NYCEM) / MTA
GPS Coordinates: 40.75270, -73.97720
🗺️ Interactive Location Map
📍 89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, New York (United States) 40.7527, -73.9772
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72-Hour Grab Bag: What to Bring
In the event of an official air raid or crisis alert, do not carry bulky luggage. Only take your essential emergency bag:
- ✓ Drinking water (3L/day per person)
- ✓ Crank/Solar radio with NOAA/FM alerts
- ✓ Survival freeze-dried food (min 72h)
- ✓ IFAK trauma first aid kit & essential meds
- ✓ Vital ID papers and cash reserve
- ✓ Tactical LED flashlight & lithium batteries
❓ Frequently Asked Questions for this Shelter
Who is permitted entry into this shelter? ▼
Any civilian present in the vicinity during an activated alarm is entitled to immediate shelter regardless of nationality or legal residency.
How long can civilians stay inside? ▼
Civil defense facilities are engineered for an autonomous stay of at least 72 hours under forced air filtration.
Are pets allowed inside? ▼
Under standard civil contingency protocols, pets must be secured inside carriers within designated ventilation sections.