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	Fight the Flu! OEM continues to remind New Yorkers of habits to reduce the spread of influenza and other germs. Wash hands thoroughly and frequently with soap and water Avoid contact with people who are obviously sick If you get sick with any cold or flu, stay home from work or school; avoid contact with others as much as possible Whether a virus is a garden variety flu or pandemic influenza, commonsense health practices will help reduce its spread. Download Ready New York: Pandemic Flu Learn more from the NYC Health Department Prepare your business for flu (Ready New York) Learn more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)


		OEM Tip of the Week: Sharpen Your Grill Skill As July 4 approaches, New Yorkers are gearing up to have barbecues all over the city. In the spirit of promoting fun and preventing emergencies, OEM reminds city residents to use caution while at the grill. It is illegal to use propane grills on terraces, balconies, or roofs. Charcoal grills are allowed on terraces and balconies if there is at least ten feet of clearance from the building and there is an immediate source of water (a hose or four gallons of water in a pail). Read more about BBQ safety from the Fire Department Sign up to receive OEM's Tip of the Week by email


		OEM Launches Facebook Page On Tuesday, June 16, OEM announced its foray into the social media world with help from Facebook's Chief Privacy Officer Christopher Kelly and News Channel 11's Larry Hoff. People on Facebook can become fans of OEM and access emergency preparedness tips, event listings, and the Ready New York video, among other OEM information. Become a fan today. Read the press release See photo essay of Facebook event


		Sign Up for Notify NYC Notify NYC is a service designed to deliver real-time emergency information to the public via e-mail, text messaging, and recorded phone calls. On Thursday, May 28, Notify NYC went citywide, and New Yorkers can sign up to receive updates about emergency events throughout the entire city. Sign up now. Read the press release (on NYC.gov) Visit Notify NYC online Read about Notify NYC on OEM's website


		OEM Puts New Twist on Ready New Yorker of the Month OEM has changed its Ready New Yorker of the Month contest to a quick quiz 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. Each month, the questions will focus on a different Ready New York guide. This month's quiz is about extreme heat to prepare New Yorkers for the hot summer months. Enter the quiz Read Ready New York: Beat the Heat