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 Federal Emergency Management Agency has activated Urban Search and Rescue - New York Task Force 1 to deploy 83 members to assist in Hurricane Ida response and recovery efforts in Louisiana.