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2 0 1 2 E d i t i on
WHEN HURRICANEIRENE MADE ITS WAY UPTHE EAST COAST IN 2011,NEW YORKERS WEREREMINDED HURRICANESCAN AND DO AFFECTNEW YORK CITY.A MAJOR HURRICANECOULD PUT SOME PARTSOF NEW YORK CITYUNDER MORE THAN 30FEET OF WATER. READON TO LEARN HOW YOUCAN PREPARE.
READY NEW YORKHURRICANESANDNEW YORK CITY
TO GET ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THIS GUIDE CALL 311OR VISIT NYC.GOV/READYNY.
New York City
Ofce of Emergency ManagementMichael R. Bloomberg, Mayor
HURRICANE BASICS
RESOURCES
NYC Ofce of EmergencyManagement
www.NYC.gov/oem
National Flood Insurance Program
www.oodsmart.gov
FEMA
www.ready.gov
National Hurricane Center/TropicalPrediction Center
www.nhc.noaa.gov
National Weather Service
www.weather.gov
Notify NYC
Register for emergency noticationsbyvisiting www.NYC.gov/notifynyc,calling 311, or following @NotifyNYC
on Twitter
OEM on Facebook
www.facebook.com/NYCemergencymanagement
Ready New York: My EmergencyPlan Guide
www.nyc.gov/myemergencyplan
STORM CATEGORIES
Hurricanes are categorized according to wind strength using the Safr-Simpson Hurricane Scale.
TypeCategoryPotential for DamageWind Speed (MPH)
Hurricane
1
Minimal74-95Hurricane
2
Moderate96-110Hurricane
3
Extensive 111-129Hurricane
4
Extreme130-156Hurricane5Catastrophic157 or higher
KNOW THE HAZARDS
Storm Surge
Accounting for the largest number ofhurricane fatalities, storm surge is adome of ocean water that is pushedashore by the oncoming hurricane’swinds. A major hurricane could pushmore than 30 feet of storm surge intosome parts of New York City.
Wind
With sustained winds of 74 mphor greater, hurricanes may attenbuildings, topple trees, and turn looseobjects into deadly projectiles.
Rain
Heavy rain from hurricanes cancause ash ooding. Low-lying andpoor drainage areas are especiallyvulnerable to ooding.
TERMS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Hurricane Season
June 1 to November 30(Historically, the greatest potentialfor hurricanes in New York Cityoccurs from August to October)
Tropical Cyclone
An organized, rotating, low-pressureweather system of clouds andthunder-storms that develops in thetropics
Tropical Storm
A tropical cyclone with sustainedwinds of 39-73 mph
Hurricane
A tropical cyclone with sustainedwinds of 74 mph or greater
Hurricane Watch
Issued for a coastal area when thereis a threat of hurricane conditionswithin 36 hours
Hurricane Warning
Issued when hurricane conditions(winds of 74 mph or higher and/ordangerously high tides or waves) areexpected in a specied coastal area in24 hours or less
BEFORE A STORM
EVACUATE OR STAY?
IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS
Make sure your preparedness planaddresses how your special needsaffect your ability to evacuate,shelter in place, and communicatewith emergency workers.Arrange help from friends, family, orneighbors if you will need assistancewith evacuation.Allow additional time and consideryour transportation needs.
IF YOU HAVE PETS
Make sure your disaster planaddresses what you will do with yourpet if a hurricane requires you toleave your home.If you cannot shelter your pet at akennel or with friends or relativesoutside the evacuation area, pets areallowed at all City shelters. Pleasebring supplies to care for your pet,including food, leashes, a cage, andmedication.
IF YOU LIVE IN A BASEMENT
Basement apartment residents mayface additional risks from hurricaneseven if they live outside evacuationzone boundaries. Many areas of thecity can experience rainfall ooding.If you live in a basement apartment,be prepared to take shelter aboveground.
IF YOU LIVE IN A HIGH-RISEBUILDING
If you live in a high-rise buildinglocated in an evacuation zone, followevacuation orders.If you live in a high-rise building,especially on the 10th oor or above,stay away from windows in casethey break or shatter. Or, move to alower oor.
PREPARE A DISASTER PLAN
Develop a plan with your household members that outlines what to do, how tond 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 ooding are divided into three zonesbased on how storms of different strengths will affect them. Residents inthese zones may need to evacuate depending on the hurricane’s track andprojected storm surge.Use the Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder at www.NYC.gov/hurricanezones,call 311 (TTY: 212-504-4115), or consult the map provided in this brochure tond out if your address is located in an evacuation zone.
HAVE THE RIGHT INSURANCE
If you rent your home, renter’s insurance will insure the items inside yourapartment. If you are a homeowner, make sure your home and its contentsare properly insured — ood and wind damage are not covered in a basichomeowner’s policy.
STAY INFORMED
For the latest information about an approaching storm or to nd out ifyou should evacuate, stay tuned to TV and radio broadcasts, accesswww.NYC.gov, follow NYC Ofce 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 andgarbage cans.• Anchor objects that will be unsafe to bring inside, like gas grills orpropane tanks.• Close windows and outside doors securely.• Basements are vulnerable to ooding. Move valuable items to upper oors.
HELP OTHERS PREPARE
Check on friends, relatives, and neighbors, especially older adults and peoplewith disabilities or health conditions, and assist them with their preparationand evacuation.
IF THE CITY ISSUES ANEVACUATION ORDER FOR YOUR
AREA, EVACUATE AS DIRECTED
The City will communicate throughlocal media specic instructionsabout which areas of the city shouldevacuate. If asked to evacuate, do soas directed. Use public transportationif possible. Public transportation mayshut down hours before the storm.If you do not need to evacuate, makeuse of your emergency supply kit andstay away from windows in case theybreak or shatter.
KNOW WHERE YOU WILL GO
The City strongly recommendsevacuees stay with friends or familywho live outside evacuation zoneboundaries. For those who haveno other shelter, the City will openhurricane shelters throughoutthe ve boroughs. City sheltersinclude accessible facilities andaccommodations for people withspecial needs. Evacuees will not beasked about their immigration statusat any New York City shelter.If you are going to a shelter, packlightly, and bring:
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Your Go Bag
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Sleeping bag or bedding
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Required medical supplies orequipment
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Toiletries
ASSEMBLE AN EMERGENCY SUPPLY KIT
You may need to shelter in place (stay at home) during a hurricane. Keepenough supplies in your home to survive for at least three days.Emergency supply kit checklist: use the suggestions below to check off itemsas you include them.
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One gallon of drinking water per person per day
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Nonperishable, ready-to-eat canned foods and manual can opener
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First-aid kit
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Flashlight
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Battery-operated AM/FM radio
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Extra batteries
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Whistle
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Iodine tablets or one quart of unscented bleach (for disinfecting water ONLY
if
directed to do so by health ofcials) and eyedropper (for adding bleach towater)
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Phone that does not rely on electricity
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Other items:
KEEP A GO BAG READY
Every household member should have a Go Bag — a collection of items youmayneed during an evacuation packed in an easy-to-carry container such as abackpack.Go Bag checklist: use the suggestions below to check off items as you includethem in your Go Bag. Blank spaces have been provided for items you maywant to add to the list, including medical devices and food for your dietaryneeds.
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Copies of your important documents in a waterproof and portablecontainer (insurance cards, photo IDs, etc.)
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Extra set of car and house keys
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Copies of credit/ATM cards and cash
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Bottled water and nonperishable food such as energy or granola bars
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Flashlight
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Battery-operated AM/FM radio
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Extra batteries
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A list of medications you take, why you take them, and their dosages
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Doctors’ names and phone numbers
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First aid kit
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Contact and meeting place information for your household and a smalllocal map
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Child care, pet care, and other special items
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Other personal items:
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