Ready New York Household Disaster Plan

Consider developing a disaster plan with your household members to prepare for what to do, how to find each other, and how to communicate in an emergency.
Decide where your household will reunite after a disaster. Identify two places to meet: one right outside your home and another outside your neighborhood, such as a library, community center, or place of worship.
Identify all possible exit routes from your home and neighborhood.
Designate an out-of-state friend or relative that household members can call if separated during a disaster. If New York City phone circuits are busy, long-distance calls may be easier to make. This out-of-state contact can help you communication with others.
Account for everybody's needs, especially seniors, people with disabilities, and non-English speakers.
Ensure that household members have a copy of your household disaster plan and emergency contact information to keep in their wallets and backpacks.
Practice your plan with all household members.

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Education

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• fire damage
• storm damage
• wind damage
• water damage
• rebuild