Cyber Security Risks

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 09/27/10: Prepare your staff for cyber security risks with computer safety information from U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team: http://go.usa.gov/xEQ

FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20472

Preparing Means Sharing

For the final week of National Preparedness Month, OEM encourages New Yorkers to get involved in the City's preparedness efforts. NYC Citizen Corps Council maintains a list of volunteer organizations that help people prepare for and recover from disasters. If you are interested in affiliating with a group, do so before a disaster strikes so you can receive proper training. Learn more about volunteer opportunities Read the Tip of the Week online

Get Informed, Get a Go Bag

During this fourth week of National Preparedness Month, OEM urges New Yorkers to get informed. Before an emergency happens, decide how you will get timely emergency updates so you can react in the right way. Register for Notify NYC, the City's source for emergency information. You can receive Notify NYC messages by e-mail, text, or recorded phone calls. Sign up this week and have the chance to win a Go Bag. Learn more about Notify NYC Read the Tip of the Week online

Learn About Crisis Events in Special Venues

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 09/20/10: Enroll in USFA online training to learn about responding to crisis events at strip malls, dorms and nursing homes. http://go.usa.gov/xXK
FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20472

Make Meeting Up Part of Your Plan

It's much easier to stay calm during an emergency if you have a plan. Decide where your household will reunite after a disaster. Identify two places to meet: one right outside your home and another outside your neighborhood, such as a library or community center. Use our new Get Ready NYC: My Meeting Place application on Facebook to identify a meeting place and share it with your family and friends. Visit your meeting places and make sure you know more than one way to reach them. Learn more about making an emergency plan Read the Tip of the Week online

Children's Emergency Kit

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 09/13/10: Include healthy snacks, water and extra clothing in your child’s school emergency kit. For more information regarding emergency supplies, visit: http://go.usa.gov/xgJ

FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20472

Gather Supplies for Any Surprise

This week during National Preparedness Month, OEM encourages New Yorkers to gather emergency supplies for their Go Bags and emergency supply kits. Both should have items like water, flashlights, and a first-aid kit, but Go Bags must be easy to carry and emergency supply kits can be larger and kept in a safe place in the home. The American Red Cross in Greater New York is offering a 20% online discount on emergency supplies all month long. You can also try to win a fully-stocked Go Bag by taking OEM's Ready New Yorker of the Month quiz. Learn about Ready New York Learn more about National Preparedness Month Read the Tip of the Week online