NYC Emergency Management
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Official NYC Emergency Management social media feed. Call 911 for emergencies; 311 for non-emergencies. Account not monitored 24/7. Emergency alerts: @NotifyNYC
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🚨 June 1 marks the first day of Hurricane Season! Do you know what that means? It's time to get prepared! Make sure you know your evacuation zone, have an emergency plan in place, and stock up on essential supplies before a storm is on the way. Hear from Council Member Joann Ariola Joann Ariola NYC Council District 32 as she shares important tips on how to stay prepared and keep your family safe this hurricane season.
NYC Emergency Management12,947 views • 5 days ago
Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited NYCEM Watch Command to thank the people who never stop watching over our city. Our Watch Commanders, Public Warning Specialists, and Citywide Interagency Coordinators work around the clock through holidays, storms, and quiet nights monitoring threats, coordinating responses, and making split-second decisions that save lives. They're the first to know when something's wrong and the last to leave when the crisis ends. They don't always get the spotlight, but they're the backbone of every critical emergency response, every warning that reaches your phone, every coordinated effort that keeps New Yorkers safe. Every alert issued, every resource coordinated, every agency connected is part of a larger promise of shared safety for every New Yorker.
NYC Emergency Management23,808 views • 4 months ago
20 years ago today, Hurricane Katrina made landfall. 💔 1,800+ lives lost 🏚️ The largest internal displacement in modern U.S. history 💵 The costliest disaster America has ever faced ⚠️ The storm that changed emergency management in the United States forever New York City answered. 🔥 FDNY: 660 firefighters 🚓 NYPD NEWS: 300 officers 🚍 New York City Department of Correction: 72 officers ⚡New York-Task Force 1: lifesaving missions in Mississippi 🏠 NYCEM, Homeless Services, HRA & NYC Public Schools: welcomed and cared for 2,500 evacuees at home, with over 4,500+ evacuees registered in NYS 🏚️ Department of Buildings & NYC Housing deployed inspectors to guide recovery & restoration We remember the lives lost. We honor the survivors. We thank the New Yorkers who stood with the Gulf Coast. And we recommit to preparedness, knowing the lessons of Hurricane Katrina can be easily forgotten when urgency fades and support weakens. 🌀🗺️ Know Your Hurricane Evacuation Zone:
NYC Emergency Management27,515 views • 9 months ago
Mayor Mamdani joined this morning’s interagency coordination call at the Emergency Operations Center and received a full briefing from NYC Emergency Management and partner agencies as the winter storm impacts the city. He thanked sanitation workers and frontline staff who have been working through the night and in freezing conditions to keep New York running. He recognized both the scale of the coordinated response and the dedication of city workers who have been preparing for days to protect lives. City agencies remain in active response, working around the clock to support New Yorkers through this storm. Please do not travel. Stay informed with NYCEM - Notify NYC by texting NotifyNYC to 692-692.
NYC Emergency Management13,492 views • 4 months ago
NYC’s heat wave starts tomorrow here’s how to stay safe 🥵☀️ Cool Options are places you can go to stay safe and comfortable during extreme heat: 🏠 A friend’s or family member’s home with A/C 📚 Libraries, senior centers, and museums ☕ Malls, theaters, and coffee shops ❄️ NYC Cooling Centers — free and open to the public during heat emergencies Know your options. Stay cool. Stay safe. 🔗 💨 Need an A/C unit? You may qualify for a free one through the HEAP Cooling Assistance Benefit. 🗓️ Applications close Monday. GO, GO, GO! Apply here:
NYC Emergency Management25,620 views • 11 months ago
⚠️ Weather Alert for NYC: High winds and coastal flooding are expected Sunday through Monday. Secure outdoor items, plan ahead for travel, and use caution near coastal areas. 📲 Stay informed with NotifyNYC New York City’s official emergency notification system. Get real-time alerts about weather, emergencies, and service disruptions right to your phone or inbox. Sign up today: 1️⃣ Text NotifyNYC to 692-692 2️⃣ Visit 🔗 3️⃣ Download the Notify NYC app from your App Store Stay prepared. Stay connected. Stay safe, NYC. 💪
NYC Emergency Management14,958 views • 7 months ago
Commissioner Zach Iscol provides an update on how New York City is responding to severe weather and how you can stay safe. A Travel Advisory and Flood Watch are in effect. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding, blocked roads, and transit delays. Avoid all non-essential travel. If you live in a basement or flood-prone area, relocate to higher ground before water rises. NYPD precincts are open if you have no safe higher-floor or higher-ground options. Stay connected: 📲 Sign up for NYCEM - Notify NYC alerts at 📞 Call 311 for non-emergency help and information 🚨 Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies
NYC Emergency Management16,760 views • 10 months ago
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