Shake It Out for Earthquake Month

While earthquakes are uncommon in the New York City area, tremors occasionally occur. It's important to know what to do in an earthquake. April is Earthquake Preparedness Month, and this Thursday, April 28, millions of Americans across the country will practice their earthquake safety skills during the Great ShakeOut. Join in at 11:15 AM Eastern time: - Drop to the floor. - Take cover under a solid piece of furniture or next to an interior wall. - Hold on until the shaking stops. Learn more about earthquakes and NYC Read the Tip of the Week online

You Don't Need to Be a Grown-Up to Get Ready

Even kids can get prepared for emergencies. While many New York City school kids are home for spring break this week, OEM reminds families to check out preparedness fun and games on the OEM website. Test your memory skills, search for hidden emergency supplies, and play some Ready New York word games. Play Ready New York for Kids games Read the Tip of the Week online

Cyber Security Tips

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 4/18/11: Ready Business offers cyber security tips for you and your staff to protect your organization's data. www.ready.gov/business/protect/cybersecurity.html. 

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Be Ready in All Languages

As Immigrant Heritage Week begins this Friday, OEM reminds New Yorkers Ready New York guides are available in up to 23 languages. From April 15 to April 21, the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs will host family-friendly events, film screenings, art exhibits, and walking tours that promote and reflect the diversity of the immigrant communities in New York City. Learn more about Immigrant Heritage Week Read the Tip of the Week online

FEMA via Mobile

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 4/11/11: Encourage your employees to view current disaster information using their mobile devices at m.fema.gov/.

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Higher Education Conference

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 4/04/11: Higher Ed professionals: Register for the 14th annual Emergency Management & Higher Education Conference: http://www.training.fema.gov/emiweb/edu/educonference11.asp.

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Make Meeting Easy

Friday, April 8, is opening day at Citi Field. As we cheer the 2011 New York Mets towards victory over the Washington Nationals, OEM reminds New Yorkers to tighten up the teamwork in their own homes. Pick a place to reunite with your family in case an emergency makes it difficult to communicate. Take a cue from Mr. Met and choose a place that is easy to get to and everyone in your family knows. Watch Mr. Met's emergency plan in action Pick a meeting place for your family with OEM's My Meeting Place app Read the Tip of the Week online

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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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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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