May 30, 2024

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Plan Includes Ways to Stay Safe from Extreme Heat, Prepare for Hurricanes, Respond to Air Quality Incidents

NEW YORK—Ahead of the summer season, as New Yorkers experience more extreme weather events, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) Commissioner Zach Iscol today announced a robust, proactive safety plan to protect New Yorkers from extreme heat, as well as tips and resources for hurricane preparedness and air quality concerns. With climate change leading to more frequent and intense heat and other extreme weather incidents, the city is taking proactive measures to ensure residents stay safe and cool. Each summer, an estimated 350 New Yorkers die prematurely due to heat and more Americans die from heat waves in a year than all other natural disasters combined. To stay informed about the latest weather updates and other emergencies, New Yorkers can sign up for Notify NYC, the city’s free emergency notification system by calling 311, visiting the Notify NYC website, or downloading the Notify NYC app to sign up.

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