National Preparedness Month serves as a reminder to take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live, work, learn, and worship.
While things look different this year, one remains the same: the time is now to get ready. This September, the theme of National Preparedness Month is: "Disasters Don't Wait. Make Your Plan Today."
Check out the 2020 National Preparedness Month Toolkit for tips and ideas to promote preparedness all month long.
NYC Emergency Management and its partners will host virtual preparedness events throughout the month for New Yorkers, their communities, and their businesses.
Please check back for virtual event recordings.
Ready New York Hurricane Preparedness Webinar (English)
September 3, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Pet & Service Animal Preparedness Webinar
September 15, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Ready Girl Storytime at Queens Library
September 22, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Ready New York Hurricane Preparedness Webinar (English)
September 22, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Voices of the Disabled: Emergency Preparedness
September 24, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Emergency Preparedness for Children
September 26, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults in a COVID-19 World
September 29, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Each event has two available times.
Community Mapping 101
September 16, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
September 17, 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Preparing for Multiple Emergencies
September 23, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
September 24, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.