Preparedness tools for school and home

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 2/27/12: Parents, teachers and kids: Learn about child-friendly preparedness tools for school and home. http://www.ready.gov/kids

March With The American Red Cross

March is American Red Cross Month and OEM encourages New Yorkers to show their support by becoming a volunteer. Volunteers make up 98 percent of the American Red Cross in Greater New York’s workforce and are trained in first response skills like CPR and first aid. Whatever your schedule looks like, there’s a position that will work for you.

Learn more about volunteering with the American Red Cross
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All Hazards safety tips

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 2/20/12: Tribal Business Owners: Prepare your staff for all hazards with safety tips from Ready Indian Country http://www.ready.gov/indian-country.

How to Prepare for an Earthquake

Earthquakes are rare in New York City, but we were reminded they can happen when a 5.8-magnitude quake centered in Virginia shook the city on August 23, 2011. So what should you do if the ground starts shaking again? Drop to the floor, take cover under a solid piece of furniture or next to an interior wall, and hold on to a sturdy piece of furniture.
Take the San Francisco Quake Quiz
Learn more about earthquakes in NYC
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Plan for Emergencies With Your Loved Ones

Did you get the card? Did you get the chocolates? Did you get the flowers? Did you make a reservation at a favorite restaurant? Did you decide where to meet if an emergency knocks out your phone and prevents you from returning home?

Which one of these do you think your loved one would be most upset about you forgetting this Valentine's Day? Show your special someone you care. Make a plan together.

 
Learn how to plan for different hazards
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Pop Quiz - Are you Ready?

Are you prepared for all types of emergencies? This week, OEM challenges you to take the Ready New Yorker of the Month quiz. Answer all five questions correctly for a chance to win a Go Bag filled with emergency supplies. A winner is picked from each borough every month, so put your preparedness knowledge to work for you by taking February's quiz.

Enter the quiz
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Online Preparedness Tools

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 2/6/12: Students and educators: Review and share these online preparedness tools with colleagues and friends. www.fema.gov/privatesector/school_campus_awareness.shtm.

Disasters and Business Taxes

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 1/30/12: Use the IRS Disaster Losses booklet to prepare your company's taxes. www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p1600.pdf.