Cash in on Preparedness

When gathering emergency supplies, don't overlook one of the most important items: money. Make sure to have cash in small bills, since ATMs and credit cards may not work during an emergency.
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Templates for Doing Business with FEMA

FEMA Private Sector Resilience Tip 11/10/14:  Veteran, minority and women-owned businesses can review online Industry Liaison templates and tools for doing business with FEMA.

Winterize Your Home in the 'Knick' of Time

As basketball season starts to "heat" up, our thermometers are traveling in the opposite direction. The ball is in your court for winterizing your home to prepare it for cold weather. Check your home's insulation by walking around the perimeter with an incense stick or small smoke pen: if the rising smoke starts to travel horizontally, you may have discovered a leak.
Read more tips on preparing your home for winter weather
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Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Month

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 11/3/14: November is Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Month. Check out this toolkit for resources to help spread the word.

Fight the Flu

Are you ready for flu season? Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, but a few small steps can go a long way toward keeping you healthy: cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze (use a tissue or the inside of your elbow), and wash your hands often with soap and water.
Learn more from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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Protect Employees from Cyber Crime

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 10/27/14: Talk with your employees about tips they can use to prevent identity theft, social engineering and phishing scams.

Save Time and Update Your Kit

Daylight saving time ends on November 2. Before you push back the clocks, make sure you use that extra hour to check on your emergency supply kit. Replace items that may have expired like food and water, and check the batteries in your flashlight and radio.
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Don't Be a Nut, Get Prepared for Hurricanes

Wednesday may be National Nut Day, but it's not nutty to think a hurricane could strike at this time in the year. After all, Hurricane Sandy made landfall in late October. Learn about hurricane hazards, find your hurricane evacuation zone, make a plan, and stay informed. Visit NYC.gov/knowyourzone, a one-stop shop for hurricane preparedness.
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Update your Cyber Security Plans

FEMA Private Sector Tip 10/14/14: Update your business cyber security infrastructure crisis plan to protect your network from malware, worms and spyware.

Stay Safe Online

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but what about keeping your computer healthy? This month is National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Take advantage of these windows of opportunity to learn about the basic steps to online safety, from keeping your machine virus-free to being a good online citizen.
Learn about cyber safety from the US Department of Homeland Security
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Keep IT Products and Systems Up-to-Date

FEMA Private Sector Resilience Tip 10/6/14: Protect your IT products and systems by using the latest product updates, patches and operating systems.

Get Fired Up for National Fire Prevention Week

This National Fire Prevention Week, take steps to prepare for fires. Keep a portable fire extinguisher in your home, and make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working properly. Check out the NYC Fire Department's fire safety publications for additional tips and information.
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