The NYC Readiness Challenge highlights what
could happen in the event of an emergency in
New York City and steps you can take to prepare
for a disaster.
could happen in the event of an emergency in
New York City and steps you can take to prepare
for a disaster.
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You are at home in your apartment, your
child is 15 blocks away at day care and your
spouse is at work in another borough. You
watch the breaking news and begin to worry
about your family's safety.
child is 15 blocks away at day care and your
spouse is at work in another borough. You
watch the breaking news and begin to worry
about your family's safety.
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You stay in your apartment as recommended. You are not sure
if the storm has passed. How do you get more information?
if the storm has passed. How do you get more information?
Ready New York tip: Wireless networks
and radio broadcasts may still be
working even during a power outage.
Keep a battery-operated AM/FM radio
and extra batteries handy; also consider
a back-up battery for your wireless
devices.
and radio broadcasts may still be
working even during a power outage.
Keep a battery-operated AM/FM radio
and extra batteries handy; also consider
a back-up battery for your wireless
devices.
Ready New York tip: To stay
informed during emergencies like
a power outage, sign up for Notify
NYC – the City’s emergency
notification program – and get
real-time alerts by text message,
e-mail, or phone.
informed during emergencies like
a power outage, sign up for Notify
NYC – the City’s emergency
notification program – and get
real-time alerts by text message,
e-mail, or phone.
Ready New York tip: Wireless networks
and radio broadcasts may still be
working even during a power outage.
Keep a battery-operated AM/FM radio
and extra batteries handy; also consider
a back-up battery for your wireless
devices.
and radio broadcasts may still be
working even during a power outage.
Keep a battery-operated AM/FM radio
and extra batteries handy; also consider
a back-up battery for your wireless
devices.
Ready New York tip: To stay
informed during emergencies like
a power outage, sign up for Notify
NYC – the City’s emergency
notification program – and get
real-time alerts by text message,
e-mail, or phone.
informed during emergencies like
a power outage, sign up for Notify
NYC – the City’s emergency
notification program – and get
real-time alerts by text message,
e-mail, or phone.
Ready New York tip: Wireless networks
and radio broadcasts may still be
working even during a power outage.
Keep a battery-operated AM/FM radio
and extra batteries handy; also consider
a back-up battery for your wireless
devices.
and radio broadcasts may still be
working even during a power outage.
Keep a battery-operated AM/FM radio
and extra batteries handy; also consider
a back-up battery for your wireless
devices.
Ready New York tip: To stay
informed during emergencies like
a power outage, sign up for Notify
NYC – the City’s emergency
notification program – and get
real-time alerts by text message,
e-mail, or phone.
informed during emergencies like
a power outage, sign up for Notify
NYC – the City’s emergency
notification program – and get
real-time alerts by text message,
e-mail, or phone.
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Now that the storm has passed, you are anxious to establish
contact with your family members and eventually meet up with
them. How do you contact them?
contact with your family members and eventually meet up with
them. How do you contact them?
Ready New York tip: Designate an out-of-state friend
or relative that family members can call if you are
separated during a disaster. If New York City phone
circuits are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to
make. This out-of-state contact can help you communicate
with your family. It’s a good idea to memorize this out-
of-state contact’s number in case your cell phone battery
runs out.
or relative that family members can call if you are
separated during a disaster. If New York City phone
circuits are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to
make. This out-of-state contact can help you communicate
with your family. It’s a good idea to memorize this out-
of-state contact’s number in case your cell phone battery
runs out.
Ready New York tip: Fill out a Ready New York
emergency reference card and keep it on your fridge
or in your wallet so you have access to important
numbers in case your cell phone battery runs out.
emergency reference card and keep it on your fridge
or in your wallet so you have access to important
numbers in case your cell phone battery runs out.
Ready New York tip: Designate an out-of-state friend
or relative that family members can call if you are
separated during a disaster. If New York City phone
circuits are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to
make. This out-of-state contact can help you communicate
with your family. It’s a good idea to memorize this out-
of-state contact’s number in case your cell phone battery
runs out.
or relative that family members can call if you are
separated during a disaster. If New York City phone
circuits are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to
make. This out-of-state contact can help you communicate
with your family. It’s a good idea to memorize this out-
of-state contact’s number in case your cell phone battery
runs out.
Ready New York tip: Fill out a Ready New York
emergency reference card and keep it on your fridge
or in your wallet so you have access to important
numbers in case your cell phone battery runs out.
emergency reference card and keep it on your fridge
or in your wallet so you have access to important
numbers in case your cell phone battery runs out.
Ready New York tip: Designate an out-of-state friend
or relative that family members can call if you are
separated during a disaster. If New York City phone
circuits are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to
make. This out-of-state contact can help you communicate
with your family. It’s a good idea to memorize this out-
of-state contact’s number in case your cell phone battery
runs out.
or relative that family members can call if you are
separated during a disaster. If New York City phone
circuits are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to
make. This out-of-state contact can help you communicate
with your family. It’s a good idea to memorize this out-
of-state contact’s number in case your cell phone battery
runs out.
Ready New York tip: Fill out a Ready New York
emergency reference card and keep it on your fridge
or in your wallet so you have access to important
numbers in case your cell phone battery runs out.
emergency reference card and keep it on your fridge
or in your wallet so you have access to important
numbers in case your cell phone battery runs out.
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You manage to contact the day care center. You find everyone is OK, but the center has also lost power. You decide to pick up your child and head to an assistance center because you don’t know when the power will be back on and there are broken windows and debris in your apartment. What do you bring with you when you leave?
Ready New York tip: Have a Go Bag packed and stored in a safe
place, preferably near your front door, with all recommended items
you may need to care for you and your family. Keep in mind ATMs and
credit card readers may be down in a power outage and pharmacies may
be closed, so it’s important to have items such as a small amount of
cash and copies of prescriptions in your bag. For more recommendations
on what to have in your Go Bag, visit Ready New York at NYC.gov/readyny .
place, preferably near your front door, with all recommended items
you may need to care for you and your family. Keep in mind ATMs and
credit card readers may be down in a power outage and pharmacies may
be closed, so it’s important to have items such as a small amount of
cash and copies of prescriptions in your bag. For more recommendations
on what to have in your Go Bag, visit Ready New York at NYC.gov/readyny .
Ready New York tip: Shelters are set up in public
buildings, such as schools, and only provide water and
basic food. Think about the items you may need to care
for you and your family and put them in your Go Bag.
buildings, such as schools, and only provide water and
basic food. Think about the items you may need to care
for you and your family and put them in your Go Bag.
Ready New York tip: Have a Go Bag packed and stored in a safe
place, preferably near your front door, with all recommended items
you may need to care for you and your family. Keep in mind ATMs and
credit card readers may be down in a power outage and pharmacies may
be closed, so it’s important to have items such as a small amount of
cash and copies of prescriptions in your bag. For more recommendations
on what to have in your Go Bag, visit Ready New York at NYC.gov/readyny .
place, preferably near your front door, with all recommended items
you may need to care for you and your family. Keep in mind ATMs and
credit card readers may be down in a power outage and pharmacies may
be closed, so it’s important to have items such as a small amount of
cash and copies of prescriptions in your bag. For more recommendations
on what to have in your Go Bag, visit Ready New York at NYC.gov/readyny .
Ready New York tip: Shelters are set up in public
buildings, such as schools, and only provide water and
basic food. Think about the items you may need to care
for you and your family and put them in your Go Bag.
buildings, such as schools, and only provide water and
basic food. Think about the items you may need to care
for you and your family and put them in your Go Bag.
Ready New York tip: Have a Go Bag packed and stored in a safe
place, preferably near your front door, with all recommended items
you may need to care for you and your family. Keep in mind ATMs and
credit card readers may be down in a power outage and pharmacies may
be closed, so it’s important to have items such as a small amount of
cash and copies of prescriptions in your bag. For more recommendations
on what to have in your Go Bag, visit Ready New York at NYC.gov/readyny .
place, preferably near your front door, with all recommended items
you may need to care for you and your family. Keep in mind ATMs and
credit card readers may be down in a power outage and pharmacies may
be closed, so it’s important to have items such as a small amount of
cash and copies of prescriptions in your bag. For more recommendations
on what to have in your Go Bag, visit Ready New York at NYC.gov/readyny .
Ready New York tip: Shelters are set up in public
buildings, such as schools, and only provide water and
basic food. Think about the items you may need to care
for you and your family and put them in your Go Bag.
buildings, such as schools, and only provide water and
basic food. Think about the items you may need to care
for you and your family and put them in your Go Bag.
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You walk the 15 blocks to the day care center because the subways aren’t running and traffic is gridlocked. You pick up your child, but you are still unable to reach your spouse. What do you do?
Ready New York tip: It’s important to pick a place for your
family to meet in the event of an emergency. The Ready New York
"My Meeting Place" application on OEM’s Facebook page can help you
designate the best one for your family.
family to meet in the event of an emergency. The Ready New York
"My Meeting Place" application on OEM’s Facebook page can help you
designate the best one for your family.
Ready New York tip: It’s important to pick a place for your
family to meet in the event of an emergency. The Ready New York
"My Meeting Place" application on OEM’s Facebook page can help you
designate the best one for your family.
family to meet in the event of an emergency. The Ready New York
"My Meeting Place" application on OEM’s Facebook page can help you
designate the best one for your family.
Ready New York tip: It’s important to pick a place for your
family to meet in the event of an emergency. The Ready New York
"My Meeting Place" application on OEM’s Facebook page can help you
designate the best one for your family.
family to meet in the event of an emergency. The Ready New York
"My Meeting Place" application on OEM’s Facebook page can help you
designate the best one for your family.
IF A DISASTER WERE TO STRIKE TODAY,
WOULD YOU BE READY ?
WOULD YOU BE READY ?
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empower New Yorkers to prepare for and respond to emergencies
including natural and man-made disasters.
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including natural and man-made disasters.
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