September Is National Preparedness Month
Do you know how to prepare for an emergency? Act now to prepare for the emergencies that could affect us where we live and work:
- Make an emergency plan. Discuss where family members will meet in the event of a disaster, exit routes, special accommodations, and other essentials.
- Pack a bag. Include important documents, keys, clothing, cash, first aid kit, water, nonperishable foods, and other items for your personal needs.
- Practice the plan.
- Prepare at least a week’s supply of survival essentials and think about stores being closed during the emergency. Include plenty of water, nonperishable food, first aid kits, and flashlights.
- New York City evacuates by zones, zone 1 being the most likely to flood. In the event of an evacuation you should know your zone. Don’t know yours? Find out here.
- If you have a disability and can’t evacuate on your own, call 311 for assistance. If you are on life support/life-sustaining equipment, you should register with your local electric utility company and have an alternate source of power.
- Use Notify NYC (www.nyc.gov/notifynyc) to stay informed. Visit https://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/ready-new-york.page for additional resources that can help you prepare for a hurricane or any other emergency.
