Prepare for winter floods

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 03/28/11: Prepare for winter floods by using the FloodSmart Business Property Risk tips. www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/pages/commercial_coverage/business_property_risk.jsp.

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FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20472

Plan To Work Together

OEM TIP OF THE WEEK: PLAN TO WORK TOGETHER Emergency planning means different things for different people. Anticipating your needs and the needs of your loved ones is the best way to start your emergency plan. March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and OEM encourages New Yorkers to use this week to personalize disaster plans. When it comes to your special needs, you know yourself best. Talk with your family and friends to make sure they understand how to help. Learn more about planning for emergencies Read more about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month from NY State Read the Tip of the Week online

Radiation. Time, Distance, Shielding

OEM TIP OF THE WEEK: TIME, DISTANCE, SHIELDING While radiation experts agree America isn't at risk from the high radiation levels in Japan, OEM wants this event to serve as a reminder there are steps New Yorkers can take during radiation emergencies. First, always listen to public health officials - they may tell you to evacuate or stay inside. And remember time, distance, and shielding to limit your exposure to radiation. Radiation becomes less radioactive over time. The greater the distance between you and the radiation source, the better. Shield yourself from radiation with heavy, thick materials. Learn more about radiation emergencies Read the Tip of the Week online

Flood Risk Tool

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 3/21/11: Access FEMA's One Step Flood Risk Tool to learn about flood risks that may impact your business. www.floodsmart.gov/floodsmart/. 

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FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20472

Floodsmart Toolkit and other online Resources

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week: Review and use the Floodsmart Toolkit to help your business cope with flooding from the spring thaw. www.floodsmart.gov/toolkits/.

Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Aid Resources:

US AID is the government agency that provides disaster assistance to foreign countries - http://www.usaid.gov/ 

Direct Relief International - http://www.directrelief.org/ 

Additional Online Resources:

Ready Campaign - www.ready.gov/business

14th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Conference, June 6 - 9, 2011 - http://training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/educonference11.asp

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FEMA · U.S. Department of Homeland Security · Washington, DC 20472

Get Prepared. Get Involved.

OEM TIP OF THE WEEK: GET PREPARED. GET INVOLVED. In 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared March Red Cross Month. Nearly seven decades later, more than half a million people volunteer for the American Red Cross each year. Keeping with the spirit of volunteerism, OEM encourages New Yorkers to volunteer in their communities. Start by learning about the many ways you can get involved. Learn more about joining the American Red Cross in Greater New York Read the Tip of the Week online

Inspect Your Detectors

OEM TIP OF THE WEEK: INSPECT YOUR DETECTORS On Sunday, March 13, Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins. As New Yorkers change their clocks to prepare for spring, OEM reminds New Yorkers to prepare for emergencies as well. Use DST to check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Take a minute twice a year to prevent emergencies. Learn more about stocking emergency supplies Read the Tip of the Week online