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Ready Up NYC Webinar Series
The Ready New York program's "Ready Up NYC" monthly webinar series has helped New Yorkers prepare for emergencies, including children, older adults, pets and service animals, and those with disabilities, access and functional needs. Each webinar focused on a different topic.
You also can visit https://bitly.com/ReadyUp2022 to register.
January
Emergency Alerts
Thursday, January 20, 2022
2:30 p.m.
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This session provided New Yorkers information about why it's important to stay informed during emergencies, the types of alerts sent to the public, and how to sign up for Notify NYC, the City's free, official emergency communications program.
February
Financial Emergency Planning with FEMA
Thursday, February 17, 2022
2:30 p.m.
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This session helps New Yorkers learn the Federal Emergency Management Agency's four steps to financial preparedness, disaster assistance resources, and where to access this toolkit to include in your emergency planning.
March
The John D. Solomon Fellowship for Public Service
Thursday, March 14, 2022
2:30 p.m.
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This session helps New Yorkers learn more about the John D. Solomon Fellowship for Public Service, the City's first student fellowship dedicated to emergency management.
April
NYC CERT
Thursday, April 21, 2022
2:30 p.m.
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This session helps New Yorkers learn more about the volunteer experience of those involved in the NYC CERT program. This webinar will also review the program and application process.
May
Emergency Planning and Evacuation for Buildings
Thursday, May 19, 2022
2:30 p.m.
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Representatives from NYC Fire Department (FDNY) and NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) will review hazards, guides on residential building preparedness and recommendations available for emergency planning and evacuation, including for those with disabilities, and access and functional needs.
June
FDNY Compressions Only CPR Training
Thursday, June 23, 2022
1:00 p.m.
The goal of this course is to equip New Yorkers with the basic skills needed to take action in the event of a cardiac arrest emergency. The first few minutes after a person goes into cardiac arrest are the most critical. Bystanders who witness or encounter a person in cardiac arrest are the ones who can maintain blood flow to the vital organs by performing chest compressions, improving a person’s chances of survival. Participants may register via the "Ready Up NYC" webinar series link, or the following WebEx link:
- https://nycfdny.webex.com/nycfdny/j.php?MTID=m94bf7c6a1b18f45beefd5d140e1adb59
- Meeting number: 2330 314 4178 ; Password: KyUXsmJq576
In preparation for the training, please make sure all participants have the following:
- Computer/laptop or tablet with the camera turned on. (Instructors will need to evaluate skills learned throughout the session.)
- Pillow to practice compressions on.
- Please download WebEx on your smart device.
July
Topic to be announced
Thursday, July 21, 2022
2:30 p.m.
August
Animal Planning Task Force
Thursday, August 18, 2022
1 p.m.
When emergencies strike, the City's Animal Planning Task Force (APTF) is ready to help pets, service animals, and their owners. This webinar will review the plans, response and information for pet and service animal preparedness. Special guests include NYC Emergency Management, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC).
Participants may register via the "Ready Up NYC" webinar series link.
September
Please visit NYC.gov/npm for informaton.
October
Topic to be announced
Thursday, October 20, 2022
2:30 p.m.
November
Topic to be announced
Thursday, November 17, 2022
2:30 p.m.
December
Topic to be announced
Thursday, December 17, 2022
2:30 p.m.