The flu season is in full swing, and the best defense is getting vaccinated. Everyone six months of age and older is encouraged to get the flu shot (this year's vaccine covers three strains). For more information, and to find a flu shot location near you, go to the NYC Influenza Information page.
After the events of Hurricane Sandy, many of us are looking forward to spending quality time with our loved ones. If you are traveling this Thanksgiving, here are a few helpful tips to make sure you get to your destination safely:-If you're traveling by car, be sure to inspect your vehicle before getting on the road. Make sure your tires have air, the oil is properly maintained, the windshield wipers have fluid, and the brakes are sound. -If you're traveling by air, arrive at the airport early to avoid hassles and last-minute delays. -Lastly, sign up for Notify NYC to remain up-to-date on weather and traffic conditions, and all emergency information in your area. Read OEM's Tip of the Week online
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, we regret we had to take an unscheduled break from delivering OEM's Tip of the Week. This week we're back, with a tip about where to find the best resources for Sandy recovery. For information on how to help or where to get help, visit www.nyc.gov/severeweather, where we've been updating a comprehensive list of resources. Get information on federal and City assistance, transportation, schools, donations and volunteering, sheltering, housing, clean-up, and health and safety, among other topics. Read OEM's Tip of the Week online
This blog and its author are in no (formal) way connected with the New York City Office of Emergency Management. The content has been pasted from the OEM "Tip of the Week" that can be subscribed to via the page http://www.nyc.gov/oemnews.
(This blog was created as an easy way for me to generate an RSS feed with the history of the tips, since I didn't see that anywhere on NYC.gov.)
September 2009 to June 2012, then occasionally: Also included FEMA "Tip of the Week" messages as they came through. I am not connected to FEMA or DHS in any way, either.