Are you ready to help your community during emergencies? Now is the time to get involved. The New York City Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is looking for volunteers. With more than 2,000 members, CERTs are known for their dedication to the safety and preparedness of New York City and its residents. Join the next training cycle this fall; sign up today! Read the Tip of the Week online
After this past winter season, a heat wave may seem like a welcomed change, but extreme heat can be dangerous. Check out NYC Emergency Management's Beat the Heat video and website for tips and information about how to be cool, safe, and prepared this summer. Read the Tip of the Week online
Summer is the time of year for barbecuing, going to the beach, swimming in the pool, and much more. However, we sometimes forget about safety when having fun. Make sure you and your loved ones celebrate summer safely. Know before you go by reviewing tips FDNY, NYC Parks, and the NYC Department of Health. Read the 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.