Put Your Plan into Action

As National Preparedness Month comes to an end, it's time to put your emergency plan into action: review the steps and practice with every member of your household (pets included). Use resources like the Ready New York Emergency Reference Card and the Ready NYC mobile application for iOS and Android to record this information and share it with your loved ones. Don't forget to review this plan throughout the year and make updates, if needed.
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Be a Know-It-All with Notify NYC

A key step to being prepared is staying informed. Don't be left in the dark; be "in the know" when emergencies happen by signing up for Notify NYC, New York City's official emergency communications program. Get free alerts about emergencies that matter most to you, and choose how you want to receive them. Sign up today!
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Get Prepared by Planning for Hazards

It should be of little surprise that New York City is no stranger to natural and man-made hazards. The best method of safety is to plan ahead! If you find yourself facing an emergency like a fire, hurricane or power outage, turn to your emergency plan. Some additional tips to remember:

• If you own a home, protect your property by taking steps to reduce your risk.
• If you own a business, consider how these emergencies may affect your ability conduct your daily operation. Decide which hazards are most likely to affect your business and plan for those first.

Don't get caught off guard and learn more about hazards that can affect New York City
View the City's Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Get Your Family's Plan in Place

New Yorkers are always on the go, and with school back in session this week, families will be busier than ever. Things may get crazed, but be sure to set aside some time to talk with your family about what to do in the event of an emergency. Schedule a family meeting or talk during a family meal and discuss the following:

• Meeting places: one near your home and one outside your neighborhood where you and your family can reunite after an emergency.
• An out-of-state family member or friend that can be used so you and your loved ones can keep in touch.
• What emergency supplies you will need in the event of an evacuation and for a shelter-in-place emergency.

You can make a plan with help from the Ready NYC app (available for Apple and Android phones and tablets) and share it with your family members. Children too small to memorize this information could carry an Emergency Reference Card that lists emergency information.
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Don't Wait. Communicate

Getting in touch with your family after a disaster is not as easy as you may think. The time to talk to your family about planning for an emergency is now. Check out NYC Emergency Management's new campaign with the Ad Council.
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