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.
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.
The NYCEM Hurricane Evacuation Zone Map can be used to help New Yorkers find out if they live in an evacuation zone, to locate the nearest evacuation center and to learn what to do before a storm.
The NYCEM Community Preparedness newsletter provides information about preparedness initiatives, resources and local events to community and faith-based organizations, leaders and the general public of New York City. During emergencies, important alerts and updates are issued to all who subscribe.
Emergency Executive Order No. 468, is being submitted to extend Emergency Executive Order No. 464, dated July 24, 2023, for five (5) days, if this relates to Hurricane Ida.
Emergency Executive Order No. 467, is being submitted to extend Emergency Executive Order No. 463, dated July 24, 2023, for five (5) days, if this relates to COVID-19 pandemic.
Emergency Executive Order No. 469, is being submitted to extend Emergency Executive Order No. 465, dated July 24, 2023, for five (5) days, if this relates to Rikers.
Emergency Executive Order No. 463, is being submitted to extend Emergency Executive Order No. 459, dated July 19, 2023, for five (5) days, if this relates to COVID-19 pandemic.
Emergency Executive Order No. 464, is being submitted to extend Emergency Executive Order No. 460, dated July 19, 2023, for five (5) days, if this relates to Hurricane Ida.
Emergency Executive Order No. 465, is being submitted to extend Emergency Executive Order No. 461, dated July 19, 2023, for five (5) days if this relates to Rikers.