Resolve to Be Ready in 2015

It's time for us to make a plan to be prepared next year.
Resolve to be ready these next 12 months with tips that are quite clear.
A plan, supplies, and registering for Notify NYC
are just some of the things that you can expect to see.
So get this calendar now before the year is through
And be ready for 2015 by starting the year anew!
Get the Resolve to Be Ready calendar
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Download preparedness Apps

FEMA Private Sector Resilience Tip of the Week 12/22/14: Holiday reminder: New tablet or smartphone? Download preparedness apps at http://m.fema.gov.
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Drive Home the Present of Preparedness

Not sure what to give your favorite Ready New Yorker this holiday season? Give them an emergency supply kit for their home or car. Wondering how to stock it? Follow the checklist on NYC Emergency Management's website here, and include bonus items ideal for winter conditions.
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Plan for Commute Disruption

FEMA Private Sector Resilience Tip of the Week 12/15/14: Encourage your employees to create and use the commuter emergency to prepare for travel between work and home.  http://go.usa.gov/Fss3

Get Fired Up About Candle Safety

If you burn candles for decorative or ritual purposes, take steps to make your home safer: keep candles away from curtains and other flammable materials, and never leave a burning candle unattended. During emergencies, do not use candles to light your home. Instead, use flashlights or battery-powered lanterns.
Get more candle safety tips from the NYC Fire Department
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Good old-fashioned 'snow how': shovel responsibly!

Whether snowy weather is forecast, it's important to know how to properly remove snow from your property. Avoid covering fire hydrants, manholes, or catch basins with snow, as doing so can damage utilities, and make it more difficult for firefighters to combat fires.
Read more about safely and responsibly removing snow
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Power Out? Don't Be in the Dark

You may be preparing for the holidays, but are you ready for a power outage? If you depend on electricity to heat your home and the power goes out, don't be in the dark about what to do. Have blankets handy to hang over windows and doorways to help insulate your home, and make sure to open your faucets to a steady drip to prevent pipes from freezing.
Get additional tips and information about power outages
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