Press releases are designed to inform the public of an upcoming/ongoing emergency or special event. Some emergencies include coastal storms, winter weather and extreme heat. Releases also highlight special events including Ready New York presentations and other community preparedness initiatives.
Senior leaders across key City agencies involved in extreme weather response came together, along with outside experts on climate
change and resiliency, to compile a new set of protocols and policies that will protect our city.
New York City Emergency Management is responsible for the NYC Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program and distributes this weekly CERT newsletter to all active members so that they stay up-to-date on new opportunities, policies and initiatives that affect their membership.