Hit Back at Hurricane Hazards

Hurricane season is coming. Are you ready? No storm combines duration, size, and wind speed more destructively than a hurricane. This Hurricane Preparedness Week, find out how hazards like strong winds, rain, storm surge, and coastal flooding can affect you and your property, and hit back at hazards by being prepared.
Learn more about hurricanes
Find out how you can protect your property from the Ready New York: Reduce Your Risk guide
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Temperatures Rise, Don’t Get Caught by Surprise

Summer may officially arrive next month, but it's important to be ready. On warm summer days, the city can be as much as 10 degrees warmer than its surrounding areas. Check out the Beat the Heat website for tips and information about how to be prepared for warmer weather, including how to stay healthy and cool, ways to save energy, and more.
Learn more about extreme heat from the Ready New York: Beat the Heat guide
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Be Wise this Older Americans Month by Being Prepared

Age is nothing but a number. No matter how old you are, you can choose to lead by example by being prepared for an emergency. Create a support network that you can depend on in the event of a disaster (that includes family, friends, and service providers), keep emergency supplies on hand that best suit your needs, and be sure to have copies of important documents on hand. Not only will you be wiser, but you will be ready.
Learn more on how seniors can prepare
Check out the "Ready New York: What's Your Plan? - A Well-Planned Escape"
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Prepare for Disasters

FEMA Private Sector Resilience Tip 5/4/15: Prepare your business for disasters using business continuity plans, testing, exercises and preparedness resources.

'May the Fourth' Be With You

You've probably developed your plan and have all of the essentials in place in the event of an emergency, but to become an "emergency Jedi Master," you should practice your plan. Stay on the safe side by getting your household members and out-of-state contacts involved, then review what parts of your plan work, and what can be improved. Be sure to use the Ready New York Emergency Reference Card to record your plan and any changes you make.
Learn more about how to prepare
Download a Ready New York Emergency Reference Card
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Make Your Community Safer on National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

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05/01/2015 02:16 PM EDT

WASHINGTON – Wildfires can occur anywhere in the country with the potential to destroy homes, businesses, infrastructure, natural resources, and agriculture. Last year, the United States experienced over 63,000 wildfires that burned more than three million acres. National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day is Saturday, May 2, and people across the nation will dedicate time to making their communities a safer place should a wildfire occur.