Wash away what you think you know about flooding. Fact: flooding is a nationwide, coast-to-coast threat. This National Flood Safety Awareness Week, learn about the causes of flooding, the hazards it can create, and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your home. Get prepared and flood your mind with knowledge!
Learn more about National Flood Safety Awareness WeekLearn more about flooding and New York CityRead the Ready New York: Flooding guideRead OEM's Tip of the Week online
March is Red Cross Month, and a good reminder that disaster volunteer organizations help those in need after an emergency. Consider getting involved with the 
Daylight saving time may remind you to move your clocks ahead this Sunday, but it's also a great time to check your emergency supplies. Since you should have at least three days' worth of items on hand, replenish any items you may have used, check expiration dates, and check the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
If you're looking to help those affected by a disaster, consider making a financial contribution to a volunteer agency involved in disaster relief. Cash donations are preferable to donations of goods and services because they allow relief agencies to make purchases that meet precise needs. What's more, cash donations to recognized relief organizations are tax deductible.
For more than 10 years, New York City Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program volunteers have become invaluable partners in the preparedness and safety of New York City. Most recently, the program celebrated the graduation of 187 new members, the largest graduating class to date. Become part of the next training cycle and help your community be ready for the next emergency.
Roses are red, violets are blue. Sign up for Notify NYC before the month is through!
You make decisions every day, but when disaster strikes, will they be the right ones? Test your emergency planning skills with the NYC Readiness Challenge -- a fun, interactive tool that guides you through a real-life emergency situation, and outlines steps that you can take to be prepared.
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