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Severe Weather Preparedness
Like many other parts of the country, the New York City area experiences thunderstorms, floods, high winds, and tornadoes. Severe weather should be taken seriously, as it can cause injury, inflict costly damages, and disrupt our daily lives. Learn how you can be prepared.

Learn more about weather preparedness

Notify NYC Is Now Citywide
In addition to information about emergency events, Notify NYC, the City's emergency messaging program, now offers subscribers the option to receive health-related alerts and information about unplanned school schedule adjustments.
Learn more and register

Bank-Robbery-Suspect Website
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has launched the Bandit Tracker Northeast Web site to aid in the capture of armed bank robbers in New York and New Jersey. The site makes suspect photos and robbery information available, so that visitors can contact the authorities with tips.
Visit the site

Ready New York: Flooding
As part of Mayor Bloomberg's plan to prepare New York City for flooding, the City has released Ready New York: Flooding. The guide offers residents solutions to reduce risk of flood damage, as well as to prevent financial hardship after enduring a flood.
Get the guide

Domestic Violence Hotline
If you are a victim of domestic violence and want to talk to a trained counselor, call (800) 621-HOPE free, 24 hours a day.
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NYPD Terrorism Hot Line
Report suspected terrorist threats at (888) NYC SAFE (888-692-7233).
Read about the Terrorism Hot Line

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	DID YOU KNOW

	You Can Download the 2013 Cycling Map The New York City Cycling Map shows bike lanes, greenways, parks, bike shops, and subway stations across the five boroughs. Download a copy (in PDF) or visit the DOT website. It Is Easy to Learn about Health Insurance Options NYC Health Insurance Link can help you find and compare private health insurance plans for individuals and small businesses. Use this free online tool to find a plan that fits your needs. You Can Purchase NYC Parking Cards Online Prepare ahead for parking in the City. Purchase an NYC Parking Card online. You Can Find Zoning & Land Use Info Online With the Department of City Planning's Zoning and Land Use (ZoLa) application you can find the zoning for a property, discover new proposals for your neighborhood, and learn where City Planning initiatives apply across NYC. You Can Get Restaurant Inspection Results Online Find information on the latest inspection of each of New York City's 24,000 restaurants from the Health Department (DOH). You May Access Flood-Related Claim Forms Online To file a claim related to flooding (property damage from water), you may access the Comptroller's claim form (in PDF) via the New York City Office of the Comptroller's website.