When Hurricane Irene hit last year, New Yorkers were reminded that hurricanes can and do affect the City. A major hurricane could put some parts of New York City under as much as 30 feet of water. Find out if your home is located in a hurricane evacuation zone. Make sure that your Go Bag and emergency supply kit are fully stocked with items you may need in a hurricane, including water, canned food, and a flashlight. 
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Although earthquakes are rare in New York City, the tremors felt by New Yorkers last August remind us to be prepared. If you feel shaking, take cover under a solid piece of furniture away from any windows or hanging objects. Aftershocks often follow an earthquake, so stay put until all the trembling stops. 
While you are keeping cool this summer, don't forget to protect your pets from the heat, too. Be careful to not over-exercise your animals and always have enough cool water for them to drink. Leaving your beloved pets alone in a car is never a good idea - like their owners, pets can suffer from heat stroke. 
Staying hydrated is a great way to keep your cool this summer and the Department of Environmental Protection's Water-On-the Go program can help. Water-On-the-Go supplies drinking fountains for public events citywide so New Yorkers (and their pets!) can stop for a drink or fill a water bottle for later. Quench your thirst and beat the heat this summer with New York City's first-rate tap water.![[Valid Atom 1.0]](http://sites.google.com/site/fpcbrooklynyouth/valid-atom.png "Validate my Atom 1.0 feed")
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