READY NEW YORK HURRICANES AND NEW YORK CITY

WHEN HURRICANE IRENE MADE ITS WAY UP THE EAST COAST IN 2011, NEW YORKERS WERE REMINDED HURRICANES CAN AND DO AFFECT NEW YORK CITY. A MAJOR HURRICANE COULD PUT SOME PARTS OF NEW YORK CITY UNDER MORE THAN 30 FEET OF WATER. READ ON TO LEARN HOW YOU CAN PREPARE.

HURRICANE BASICS
TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW Hurricane Season June 1 to November 30 (Historically, the greatest potential for hurricanes in New York City occurs from August to October) Tropical Cyclone An organized, rotating, low-pressure weather system of clouds and thunder-storms that develops in the tropics Tropical Storm A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 39-73 mph Hurricane A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 74 mph or greater Hurricane Watch Issued for a coastal area when there is a threat of hurricane conditions within 36 hours Hurricane Warning Issued when hurricane conditions (winds of 74 mph or higher and/or dangerously high tides or waves) are expected in a specified coastal area in 24 hours or less STORM CATEGORIES Hurricanes are categorized according to wind strength using the SaffirSimpson Hurricane Scale. Type Hurricane Hurricane Hurricane Hurricane Hurricane RESOURCES NYC Office of Emergency Management [Link]/oem National Flood Insurance Program [Link] Category 1 2 3 4 5 Potential for Damage Minimal Moderate Extensive Extreme Catastrophic Wind Speed (MPH) 74-95 96-110 111-129 130-156 157 or higher KNOW THE HAZARDS Storm Surge Accounting for the largest number of hurricane fatalities, storm surge is a dome of ocean water that is pushed ashore by the oncoming hurricanes winds. A major hurricane could push more than 30 feet of storm surge into some parts of New York City. Wind With sustained winds of 74 mph or greater, hurricanes may flatten buildings, topple trees, and turn loose objects into deadly projectiles. Rain Heavy rain from hurricanes can cause flash flooding. Low-lying and poor drainage areas are especially vulnerable to flooding.

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New York City Office of Emergency Management Michael R. Bloomberg, Mayor 2012 Edition

FEMA [Link] National Hurricane Center/Tropical Prediction Center [Link]

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BEFORE A STORM
PREPARE A DISASTER PLAN Develop a plan with your household members that outlines what to do, how to find each other, and how to communicate if a hurricane strikes New York. DETERMINE WHETHER YOU LIVE IN AN EVACUATION ZONE Areas of the city subject to storm surge flooding are divided into three zones based on how storms of different strengths will affect them. Residents in these zones may need to evacuate depending on the hurricanes track and projected storm surge. Use the Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder at [Link]/hurricanezones, call 311 (TTY: 212-504-4115), or consult the map provided in this brochure to find out if your address is located in an evacuation zone. HAVE THE RIGHT INSURANCE If you rent your home, renters insurance will insure the items inside your apartment. If you are a homeowner, make sure your home and its contents are properly insured flood and wind damage are not covered in a basic homeowners policy. STAY INFORMED For the latest information about an approaching storm or to find out if you should evacuate, stay tuned to TV and radio broadcasts, access [Link], follow NYC Office of Emergency Management on Facebook, follow @NotifyNYC on Twitter, or call 311 (TTY: 212-504-4115). SECURE YOUR HOME If a tropical storm or hurricane watch is issued: Bring inside loose, lightweight objects, such as lawn furniture and garbage cans. Anchor objects that will be unsafe to bring inside, like gas grills or propane tanks. Close windows and outside doors securely. Basements are vulnerable to flooding. Move valuable items to upper floors. HELP OTHERS PREPARE Check on friends, relatives, and neighbors, especially older adults and people with disabilities or health conditions, and assist them with their preparation and evacuation.

KEEP A GO BAG READY Every household member should have a Go Bag a collection of items you may need during an evacuation packed in an easy-to-carry container such as a backpack. Go Bag checklist: use the suggestions below to check off items as you include them in your Go Bag. Blank spaces have been provided for items you may want to add to the list, including medical devices and food for your dietary needs. Copies of your important documents in a waterproof and portable container (insurance cards, photo IDs, etc.) Extra set of car and house keys Copies of credit/ATM cards and cash Bottled water and nonperishable food such as energy or granola bars Flashlight Battery-operated AM/FM radio Extra batteries A list of medications you take, why you take them, and their dosages Doctors names and phone numbers First aid kit Contact and meeting place information for your household and a small local map Child care, pet care, and other special items Other personal items:

EVACUATE OR STAY?
IF THE CITY ISSUES AN EVACUATION ORDER FOR YOUR AREA, EVACUATE AS DIRECTED The City will communicate through local media specific instructions about which areas of the city should evacuate. If asked to evacuate, do so as directed. Use public transportation if possible. Public transportation may shut down hours before the storm. If you do not need to evacuate, make use of your emergency supply kit and stay away from windows in case they break or shatter. KNOW WHERE YOU WILL GO The City strongly recommends evacuees stay with friends or family who live outside evacuation zone boundaries. For those who have no other shelter, the City will open hurricane shelters throughout the five boroughs. City shelters include accessible facilities and accommodations for people with special needs. Evacuees will not be asked about their immigration status at any New York City shelter. If you are going to a shelter, pack lightly, and bring: Your Go Bag Sleeping bag or bedding Required medical supplies or equipment Toiletries IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS Make sure your preparedness plan addresses how your special needs affect your ability to evacuate, shelter in place, and communicate with emergency workers. Arrange help from friends, family, or neighbors if you will need assistance with evacuation. Allow additional time and consider your transportation needs. IF YOU HAVE PETS Make sure your disaster plan addresses what you will do with your pet if a hurricane requires you to leave your home. If you cannot shelter your pet at a kennel or with friends or relatives outside the evacuation area, pets are allowed at all City shelters. Please bring supplies to care for your pet, including food, leashes, a cage, and medication. IF YOU LIVE IN A BASEMENT Basement apartment residents may face additional risks from hurricanes even if they live outside evacuation zone boundaries. Many areas of the city can experience rainfall flooding. If you live in a basement apartment, be prepared to take shelter above ground. IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-RISE BUILDING If you live in a high-rise building located in an evacuation zone, follow evacuation orders. If you live in a high-rise building, especially on the 10th floor or above, stay away from windows in case they break or shatter. Or, move to a lower floor.

ASSEMBLE AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT You may need to shelter in place (stay at home) during a hurricane. Keep enough supplies in your home to survive for at least three days. Emergency supply kit checklist: use the suggestions below to check off items as you include them. One gallon of drinking water per person per day Nonperishable, ready-to-eat canned foods and manual can opener First-aid kit Flashlight Battery-operated AM/FM radio Extra batteries Whistle Iodine tablets or one quart of unscented bleach (for disinfecting water ONLY if directed to do so by health officials) and eyedropper (for adding bleach to water) Phone that does not rely on electricity Other items:

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KNOW YOUR ZONE*

1. Determine whether you live in an evacuation zone by using the Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder at [Link]/hurricanezones, calling 311 (TTY: 212-5044115), or consulting this map. If your address is in one of the Citys hurricane evacuation zones, you may have to evacuate if a hurricane threatens New York City.
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