Insure So You Can Rest Assured

A few inches of water can cause major damage to your home and belongings. Many people do not realize that standard homeowner's insurance does not cover property damage caused by flooding. The U.S. National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) offers flood insurance at a low cost to homeowners and businesses in participating communities. Get prepared by finding an insurance plan that works best for you. Learn more about NFIP Read OEM's Ready New York: Flooding Guide See OEM's Tip of the Week on the website

Notify NYC Will Go Citywide

Today Mayor Bloomberg announced that on May 28, Notify NYC will go citywide. Notify NYC is New York City's public messaging system that helps keep subscribers informed about significant events in the city. If you want to receive notifications about emergency activity in your neighborhood, consider registering for Notify NYC. You can pre-register for the citywide program now. Learn more about Notify NYC Read the press release See OEM's Tip of the Week on the website

Know The Zones

This month is Hurricane Awareness Month in New York, and OEM reminds residents to get prepared. If you live within 10 blocks of a coastal area, the City may ask you to evacuate before a severe coastal storm. Identify a safe place to stay ahead of time. Find out if you live in an evacuation zone by using OEM's Hurricane Zone Finder. Learn more about preparing for hurricanes in New York City Download Ready New York: Hurricanes and New York City See OEM's Tip of the Week on the website

Avoid Chores During Thunderstorms

This week is Severe Weather Awareness week, and OEM reminds New Yorkers to take precautions to stay safe during thunderstorms. The safest place to be during a thunderstorm is inside, but if lightning strikes the building, the current can flow into your home through the electrical wiring and the water pipes. Unplug appliances and avoid showering, washing the dishes, or doing laundry during a thunderstorm. Just tell mom and dad that OEM said so. Learn more about staying safe during thunderstorms Visit the National Weather Service See OEM's Tip of the Week on the website