Emergency Preparedness Resources

Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents, and flooding.

Start preparing now to keep your employees and business safe if a hurricane impacts your area.

More than 43​​%​ of cyberattacks are targeted at small businesses. Most businesses aren't prepared to respond to an incident,​ ​or aware of tools and best practices that can be used to protect against common threats.

Explore free and effective tools you can use today to reduce your business' cyber risk.

Disasters are surprisingly common in New York City, and it's essential that you protect your investments. Here are some simple, low or no-cost steps you can take today to be prepared:

Extreme heat often results in the highest annual number of deaths among all weather-related hazards.

Hazard mitigation is any cost-effective and sustained action taken to reduce the long-term risk to human life, property, and infrastructure from hazards. It is estimated that for every $1 dollar invested in hazard mitigation, $6 is saved in the long-term.

NYC’s Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies the hazards that pose a risk to the city and actions city agencies are taking to reduce the impacts of these hazards.

​Partners in Preparedness​​ is NYC Emergency Management's nationally recognized program that helps organizations prepare their employees, services, and facilities for emergencies.

Bad weather is the most common reason for power outages. Traffic, construction accidents​,​ and animals also can damage electric equipment and interrupt power.

Preparing for disruptions is important, whether you run a public, private, community, or nonprofit organization. Creating a​n emergency management plan​ ​​does not ​take a lot of time or money.

​For small business owners in NYC, flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster. Floods can cause damage to your inventory and equipment, interrupt your operations, or even shut down your business for good.