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	Blizzard Warning in Effect Until 6 AM, Thursday The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for New York City until Thursday morning, February 11. Snowfall totals may reach 16 inches, and winds gusts up to 40 mph will reduce visibility. Residents should take public transportation and give themselves extra time for their commutes. Read the press release at NYC.gov

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	Haiti Earthquake Resource Center Will Be Closed Wednesday The Haiti Earthquake Resource Center will be closed Wednesday, February 10, due to snow. If the weather permits, the center will re-open on Thursday. Read the press release New York State and New York City have joined forces to open the Haitian Earthquake Family Resource Center to provide support services for Haitians in NYC affected by the January 12 earthquake. The center is located in the New York National Guard Armory at 1579 Bedford Ave., between Union and President Streets in Brooklyn. Hours are Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 8 PM, Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM. Read the press release (at NYC.gov) More Haiti resource Donate to Haiti relief through the Mayor's Fund LIFENET crisis hotline (1-800-LIFENET) Coping with Disasters and Traumatic World Events (NYC Health Department), Haitian Creole, French Counseling resources (PDF, 69KB)


		OEM Tip of the Week: Plan Exit Strategies For All Emergencies When love is in the air, it can cloud reason and judgment. Before Valentine's Day overwhelms your senses, OEM encourages New Yorkers to plan ways to get out of any difficult situation. Familiarize yourself with the emergency exits for the places you spend the most time. If the night goes bad, you may need to make a quick escape. Learn more about building a support network Sign up for OEM's Tip of the Week


		Sign Up for Notify NYC Notify NYC delivers real-time emergency information to the public via e-mail, text messaging, and recorded phone calls. Sign up today to receive updates about emergency events throughout the city. Read the press release (at NYC.gov) Visit Notify NYC online Read about Notify NYC on OEM's website


		Grant Available for Non-Profits At Risk to Terrorism The New York State Office of Homeland Security announced its annual grant for not-for-profit organizations at high risk to terrorism. The agency is accepting applications from 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies located within in New York City and other New York regions. Applicants can include: Organizations that help New Yorkers respond to and recover from emergencies Organizations that have documented prior attacks and identify current vulnerabilities Organizations with symbolic or historic relevance The funds must be used to promote collaboration with local emergency preparedness partners and to reduce risk to terrorist attacks. Learn more about the grant and how to qualify


		Enter Ready New Yorker of the Month Contest OEM has a Ready New Yorker of the Month contest to test your preparedness. Do you think you're prepared for all types of emergencies? If so, prove it to OEM by taking the Ready New Yorker of the Month quiz. If you answer all the five questions correctly, you will be automatically entered into a raffle to win a Go Bag. Everyone month there will be a winner from each borough, and the five winners will each receive one Go Bag. February's quiz is based on content in the Ready New York for Businesses guide. Enter the quiz