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OEM and the U.S. Naval War College participate in Operation United Strength on October 17, 2002.

12/05/02	OEM Commissioner John T. Odermatt Advises New Yorkers on Winter Weather Precautions
10/17/02	OEM & The Naval War College Host “Operation United Strength”
10/14/02	OEM Recognized For Innovative Online Program
7/31/02	OEM Deactivates Emergency Operations Center and Heat Hotline; Continues to Urge New Yorkers to Stay Healthy, Conserve Energy
7/31/02	OEM & Con Edison Offer Tips to Minimize Energy Consumption
7/30/02	Astoria Fire and High Temperatures Put Stress on Power Networks
7/29/02	OEM & Con Edison Urge Residents and Businesses to Conserve Energy
7/21/02	Statement by OEM Commissioner John T. Odermatt on Power Situation in Manhattan
7/18/02	OEM Deactivates Heat Hotline & EMOLS
7/17/02	OEM To Open Cooling Centers Around the City
7/04/02	The Bronx is Urged to Conserve Energy
7/04/02	New Yorkers Are Advised on Ways to Beat the Heat and Conserve Energy
7/03/02	Statement by OEM Commissioner John T. Odermatt on Power Situation in Brooklyn
7/02/02	Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Joins OEM and Other City Agencies to Announce City ’s Beat The Heat Campaign
5/22/02	New York CityOffice of Emergency Management Holds Trial Point-Of-Dispensing Drill (TRIPOD)
5/09/02	Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Joins Commissioners from OEM, FDNY, DOT and Parks to Announce Additional Funds for City’s Pioneering Defibrillator Program
4/19/02	OEM’s Lower Manhattan Air Quality Hotline Handles Hundreds of Calls to Date
1/11/02	OEM Commissioner Sheirer Receives Replacement for 2001 Intrepid Leadership Award Lost in the WTC Disaster