Create an Emergency Financial Aid Kit

FEMA Private Sector Resilience Tip 4/13/15: Encourage your employees to create an emergency financial aid kit to help reduce the financial impact of disasters and organize financial records.

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FEMA Launches New Feature to Mobile App Empowering Users to Follow Weather Alerts Across the Country

FEMA Launches New Feature to Mobile App Empowering Users to Follow Weather Alerts Across the Country

04/14/2015 02:34 PM EDT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) launched a new feature to its free app that will enable users to receive weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five locations across the nation. This new feature allows users to receive alerts on severe weather happening anywhere they select in the country, even if the phone is not located in the area, making it easy to follow severe weather that may be threatening family and friends.

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A Number You Need to Know

Riddle me this: what number do you call for information about NYC and not during an emergency? If you answered 311, you are correct. 311's mission is to provide the public with quick, easy access to information about government programs and non-emergency services. So the next time you're in doubt, remember: contacting the right number the first time can help you and others get help faster.
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Spring into Action -- Update Your Plan

If you plan on doing any spring cleaning, consider rolling up your sleeves and refreshing your emergency plan. Review your emergency contact information, meeting places, and checklists of supplies, and update any items that are out of date. Don't forget to review these changes with your family, and practice your plan, too!
Find out how to make a plan that best suites your needs
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Don't Play the Game of Risk with Your Property

It's important to take steps to be prepared for emergencies, and that includes taking steps to safeguard your property. To be ahead of the game, review your renters or homeowner's insurance policy, hire a New York State licensed Registered Architect or Professional Engineer to check the condition of your property, and clean your property.
Get tips and information from the Ready New York: Reduce Your Risk guide:
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Prepare for Tornadoes

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 3/30/15: Prepare your business for tornadoes by assessing and updating your preparedness program goals.

Use PrepareAthon to Increase Preparedness

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 3/23/15: Visit the #PrepareAthon website to access resources for you to hold a preparedness drill, discussion, or exercise to increase your employees' preparedness. 

Don't Let Finances Be Taxing

Tax season is under way, and it's a good time to prepare your finances for an emergency. Use the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit to identify important documents you may need in an emergency, including social security cards, mortgages or leases, bank and credit card statements, investment papers, tax returns, and insurance information. Review this information at least once a year to keep it current.
Get more information about financial preparedness
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Test Your Plans with a Tabletop Exercise

FEMA Private Sector Tip of the Week 3/17/15: Use the virtual tabletop exercise to test your capabilities for all-hazards emergency mitigation, response and recovery.

Don't Drown in Doubt -- Flooding Can Happen Here

Think you won't be affected by flooding? Think again. Everyone is susceptible to flood damage, whether from storms, water main breaks, or sewer backups. This Flood Safety Awareness Week, find out about what types of flooding can occur in New York City and how to lower your risk for flooding, and learn to recover from flood damage.
Learn more about flooding and New York City
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Bet on Your Go Bag

If an emergency requires you to evacuate, you can bet that you will have to leave in a hurry. Before disaster strikes, make sure you and members of your household - including your pet - have a Go Bag: a sturdy, easy-to-carry container (like a backpack) that includes a collection of things you may need in the event of an evacuation.
Learn more about Go Bags
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Spring Forward but Remember to Check Your Supplies

Daylight saving time is this Sunday. As you move your clock ahead one hour, make sure you are a Ready New Yorker: update your disaster plan, check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and the expiration dates of your emergency food supply.
Get more tips and information from Ready New York
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