Research Guides @ Fordham: Disaster and Emergency Preparedness: NYC Preparedness Resources

NYC Emergency Management

Pocket Guide
This Pocket Guide is a brief outline of the basic steps that New Yorkers should take to be prepared.
My Emergency Plan
A workbook that walks you through the steps of preparing for an emergency in New York City.
My Pet's Emergency Plan
A workbook that walks people through planning for an emergency with their pet(s).
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Note: In the event that the City’s emergency shelter system is open, and you cannot shelter your pet at a kennel or with friends or relatives outside the evacuation area, legal pets are allowed at all City evacuation centers.
Reduce Your Risk
A guide to helping people reduce their risks of hazards.
Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder
An interactive map that outlines the different hurricane zones and where the closest shelters are located.
Prescription Preparedness
Information on how to make sure you are prepared with medication in case of an emergency.
Additional Formats
Additional formats, including alternate languages and accessible formats, can be found here.
Cooling Centers
If there is a heat activation, the cooling center map will be updated within 24 hours of the activation.
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SUBJECT TO CHANGE: A heat activation in Summer 2020 is when the heat index gets to: 95 degrees for two days in a row, 100 degrees for one day, and 105 degrees for any amount of time.

Fire and Life Safety
A guide on how to best prepare for fires and prevent fires from occuring.
Electrical Home Safety
An informational flyer on being safe when using electrical outlets.
Escape Planning
A flyer on how to prepare your escape plan in case of fire.
Kitchen Cooking Safety
A brief outline of best practices to prevent kitchen fires.
Natural Gas Safety
Safety information about what to do if you smell gas or have a gas leak.
Residential Apartment Building Fire Safety
A guide to fire safety in residential apartments.
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Information
Information on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and installation.