Plan for Commute Disruption

FEMA Private Sector Resilience Tip of the Week 12/15/14: Encourage your employees to create and use the commuter emergency to prepare for travel between work and home.  http://go.usa.gov/Fss3

Get Fired Up About Candle Safety

If you burn candles for decorative or ritual purposes, take steps to make your home safer: keep candles away from curtains and other flammable materials, and never leave a burning candle unattended. During emergencies, do not use candles to light your home. Instead, use flashlights or battery-powered lanterns.
Get more candle safety tips from the NYC Fire Department
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Good old-fashioned 'snow how': shovel responsibly!

Whether snowy weather is forecast, it's important to know how to properly remove snow from your property. Avoid covering fire hydrants, manholes, or catch basins with snow, as doing so can damage utilities, and make it more difficult for firefighters to combat fires.
Read more about safely and responsibly removing snow
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Power Out? Don't Be in the Dark

You may be preparing for the holidays, but are you ready for a power outage? If you depend on electricity to heat your home and the power goes out, don't be in the dark about what to do. Have blankets handy to hang over windows and doorways to help insulate your home, and make sure to open your faucets to a steady drip to prevent pipes from freezing.
Get additional tips and information about power outages
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Free, Online Courses

FEMA Private Sector 11/24/14:  Find free, online courses on critical infrastructure topics. http://go.usa.gov/H2zj.

Reduce Your Risk

It's important to protect yourself and your family from emergencies, but it's also important to protect your property. Understand the hazards that affect New York City, and take steps to prepare. Reduce your risk.
Visit the Reduce Your Risk website
Check out the Ready New York: Reduce Your Risk brochure
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Power Outage? There's an App for that!

FEMA Private Sector Resilience Tip 11/17/14: Download the new Department of Energy app to access and share data about nearby gas stations and power outages during energy emergencies.

Cash in on Preparedness

When gathering emergency supplies, don't overlook one of the most important items: money. Make sure to have cash in small bills, since ATMs and credit cards may not work during an emergency.
Learn more about emergency supplies
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Templates for Doing Business with FEMA

FEMA Private Sector Resilience Tip 11/10/14:  Veteran, minority and women-owned businesses can review online Industry Liaison templates and tools for doing business with FEMA.

Winterize Your Home in the 'Knick' of Time

As basketball season starts to "heat" up, our thermometers are traveling in the opposite direction. The ball is in your court for winterizing your home to prepare it for cold weather. Check your home's insulation by walking around the perimeter with an incense stick or small smoke pen: if the rising smoke starts to travel horizontally, you may have discovered a leak.
Read more tips on preparing your home for winter weather
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Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Month

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 11/3/14: November is Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resilience Month. Check out this toolkit for resources to help spread the word.

Fight the Flu

Are you ready for flu season? Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself, but a few small steps can go a long way toward keeping you healthy: cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze (use a tissue or the inside of your elbow), and wash your hands often with soap and water.
Learn more from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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