Ready New York

The Office of Emergency Management wants New Yorkers prepared for emergencies. Find out how to plan ahead.   
Ready New York in Spanish (PDF)   
Ready New York in Russian (PDF)   
Sign up for the Emergency Preparedness newsletter   

Carrier Alert Program

This voluntary preventive program enhances a letters carrier's ability to respond when a senior or person with disability may be in distress.    
Download an enrollment in English (in PDF)   
Download an enrollment in Spanish (in PDF)   
Download an enrollment in Chinese (in PDF)   
Download an enrollment in Russian (in PDF)   

Don't be Left in the Dark!

The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene provides a booklet to help New Yorkers prepare for severe storms or power outages.   

FDNY Fire Zone, The Fire Safety Learning Center

Get fire safety tips, download a coloring book for children, or buy FDNY merchandise at the Fire Zone.   

Fire Safety Education Offerings

The Fire Department offers many community outreach programs to promote fire safety.   

Home Fire Safety Tips

The Fire Department provides tips for your family, from preventing a fire to what to do in case of a fire and planning an escape route.    

Home First Aid Kit Essentials

The Fire Department provides a list of items that should be in every family's first aid kit.   

Lead-Based Treatment Programs

Several City departments work to reduce the incidence and severity of childhood lead poisoning.   

Domestic Violence, Mayor's Office to Combat

The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence coordinates the efforts of the City with public and private initiatives to fight domestic violence and provide services to victims.    

Safe New Home Coloring Book

A fun way to help children understand basic home safety concepts, from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.