Get Ready, Get Set, Summer!

Summer officially arrives this weekend, are you ready? New York City can get as much as 10 degrees hotter than surrounding areas during the summer, so it's important to be prepared. Beat the heat this season by drinking plenty of fluids, wearing loose and lightweight clothing, and avoiding strenuous activity, especially during the sun's peak hours (11 AM to 4 PM).
Get tips and information from the Ready New York: Beat the Heat brochure
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Pick Where to Meet Dad (and He'll Be Glad)

This Father's Day, give Dad the gift of knowing where to meet if an emergency happens. Present him and your loved ones with a meeting place outside your home and another outside your neighborhood. That way, you can reunite and assure your family's alright.
Learn more about meeting places and emergency planning
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Show How You Know and Win

Atlantic hurricane season has begun. It's time to get prepared -- and creative. Show OEM whether you live in a hurricane evacuation zone by entering the #KnowYourZone Contest. Submit an original photo, illustration, short video, or graphic for a chance to win a cool prize, bragging rights, and the chance to have your work displayed on OEM's website and social media channels.
Enter the #KnowYourZone Contest
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Hurricane Preparedness Week

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 5/27/14: It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week! Be prepared, get a plan and know your evacuation route.

Know Your Zone

Do you live in one of the city's six hurricane evacuation zones? This Hurricane Preparedness Week, take the time to learn whether you live or work in a hurricane evacuation zone, and understand the hazards you may face from a hurricane or coastal storm. Be prepared. Know your zone.
Visit the Know Your Zone website
Check out the Ready New York: Hurricanes and New York City brochure
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Wildfire Mitigation

FEMA Private Sector Resilience Tip 5/19/14:  Mitigate your business against wildfires by using non-combustible landscaping, fire-resistant roofing & exterior building materials.

Learn to Cope with Project HOPE

After any traumatic event, New Yorkers may experience stress that can affect them physically and emotionally. It's important to know how to cope. Resources like Project HOPE provide free and confidential mental health information, referral, and crisis hotline services for residents 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Learn more about Project HOPE
Get tips on how to cope with and manage stress from the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene
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Remember Pets When Planning For Emergencies

Remember Pets When Planning For Emergencies

05/15/2014 10:54 AM EDT

LINCROFT, N.J. – For many households, there is an extra element to account for when making plans for disasters – the family pet.
Pets are an important part of many households and their unique needs should be taken into account, as they are particularly vulnerable when a disaster strikes, particularly one that requires evacuation or relocation. They are unlikely to survive on their own if left behind, and if they do, they could run away and be difficult to find afterwards.

Prepare Business for Severe Weather

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 5/12/14: Learn how to prepare, protect and recover your small business from severe weather and other hazards with online plans, training and mobile apps.

Assist Seniors with Emergency Planning

Emergencies may affect New Yorkers of all ages, but some older adults may face additional challenges when disaster strikes. This Older Americans Month, help the seniors in your life develop a disaster plan that includes an emergency support network, places to meet, and supplies that cater to their specific needs.
View the "That's So New York: Emergency Preparedness for Seniors" video
Learn more about emergency planning for seniors
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Leverage Social Media

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 5/5/15: Learn how to leverage social media as part of your business emergency communications plan. http://go.usa.gov/ke2h

Let Mom Know You're Okay (During an Emergency)

Before you call your mom on Mother's Day this weekend, think about how you would connect with her during an emergency. Ahead of a disaster, select an out-of-state contact you can call to let your loved ones -- mom included -- know you're okay. Make sure your disaster plan will keep you in touch regardless of whether the phones are working.
Learn more about making a plan
Complete the Ready New York Emergency Reference Card
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