Three years ago, Hurricane Sandy made landfall in New York City and was unlike any storm in the city's history. And while Hurricane Joaquin may have missed New York City this year, both of these storms are reminders that New Yorkers need to be ready (and stay ready) by having a plan. Make sure you know your hurricane evacuation zone, how a hurricane can affect you and your property, and the steps you can take to be prepared.
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As the World Series approaches, don't strike out; think about hitting a home run in preparedness. Gather your team (or emergency support network) and practice your 
A city like New York may be hard to navigate. Channel your inner Magellan and explore NYC.gov's 
Have you ever tested your smoke alarm? This Fire Prevention Week, "hear the beep when you sleep" by giving your smoke alarms some TLC. Test your alarms once a month to make sure they are working properly, and replace the batteries every year. To learn more about fire safety (and how to be fire smart), visit ![[Valid Atom 1.0]](http://sites.google.com/site/fpcbrooklynyouth/valid-atom.png "Validate my Atom 1.0 feed")
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