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Last month, OEM announced its first-ever Ready New Yorker of the Month winner. Are you a Ready New Yorker? The next deadline for submissions is Friday, September 28, so here's your chance to prove it: Enter the contest online or request a hard copy of the application Write a true short story (200 words or fewer) about how or why you are prepared for emergencies Make sure you comply with all competition instructions (in pdf) Finally, if you are already prepared, encourage your friends and loved ones to prepare themselves by learning more about Ready New York Read the winning story for September and learn more Enter the contest online Read the Tip of the Week online