Hunker Down for Hurricane Season

As New Yorkers experienced last summer with Hurricane Irene, hurricanes can and do affect New York City. This week is Hurricane Preparedness Week and as the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season officially begins this Friday, OEM reminds all New Yorkers to prepare. Start by finding out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone. Then look for OEM's newly updated "Ready New York: Hurricanes and New York City" guide later this week.

Learn more about hurricanes and NYC
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Prep for Hurricane Season

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 5/28/12: Share your community evacuation route, update your first aid kit and shelter in place plan to prep for hurricane season. http://www.ready.gov/hurricanes

Know the Drill When You Grill

Memorial Day is around the corner and OEM reminds New Yorkers to exercise caution when firing up the BBQ. It is illegal to use propane grills on terraces, balconies, or roofs in New York City. Charcoal grills are allowed on balconies, but only if they are at least 10 feet away from the building and there is an immediate source of water nearby.

Learn more about BBQ safety in the Fire Department's Summer Safety Tips
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Public / Private Collaboration Course

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 5/21/12: Obtain tools, case studies and strategies to develop emergency management collaborations with the public private partnership course.  http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is660.asp

Campus Fire Prevention

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 5/14/12: Campus safety teams: share fire prevention tools with students, staff and faculty. www.usfa.fema.gov/citizens/college/get_out.shtm.

Respect Your Elders and Their Needs

May is Older Americans Month and OEM reminds New Yorkers to consider the needs of older friends and family during emergencies. OEM’s My Emergency Plan guide helps New Yorkers create a personalized emergency plan, capturing important health information, evacuation planning, and a support network. This May become a part of an older American’s emergency support network.

Watch OEM's senior outreach video
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Plan for Active Shooter Scenarios

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 5/7/12: Update your emergency response plan to incorporate active shooter scenarios.
training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/is907.asp.

Keep Mom in the Loop This Mother's Day

Moms always want to know where their kids are and how to reach them, so this Mother's Day, OEM encourages you to fill out an emergency reference card with your family. The card lists important information, like the languages you speak and any allergies you may have, to help others assist you during an emergency. Remember to update your information regularly and to keep your family in the loop, especially the number one lady in your life.
Learn more about preparing for emergencies
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