The
@FDNY
IMT is proud to have hosted a
@fema
Supplemental Response Team training this week. Led by experienced FEMA instructors, this training brings together 26
#fdnyimt
members and 14 colleagues from
@ReadyNJ
.
You can read more about this class here:
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FEMA Region 2 Retweeted
NYS Div. of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
It's National Safety Month! Together with
@NSCsafety
and partners, we're sharing info about employee health and safety.
Opportunities to engage with your safety are all around. You can participate in safety drills, identify hazards, or take training. Get involved this
#NSM
!
Tomorrow at 1 pm ET, join
@FEMA
for the FY24 Intercity
#Bus
#Security
Grant Program webinar. During this session, we’ll provide a program overview and discussion. Register now:
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FEMA Region 2 Retweeted
New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation
DEC and
@HealthNYGov
have issued an
#AirQuality
Health Advisory for Ozone today, June 3rd, for the Long Island region.
➡️ Air quality forecast:
☎️ Air Quality Hotline: 1-800-535-1345
🐾June is
#PetPreparedness
Month! Take time to refresh your pet’s emergency kit -- check water, food, & make sure their favorite 🦴toy is included to reduce stress. Watch the video for more tips.
In a few weeks, we officially say hello to ☀️
#summer
! Are you
#SummerReady
? Remember, wear light, loose-fitting clothes to
#BeatTheHeat
, wear sunscreen &🥤drink lots of 💦water to prevent dehydration & heat stroke. Get more
#SummerSafety
tips at:
Happy Pride Month!
It’s June 1, so that means
@FEMA
and the nation kick off the official start of hurricane season 2024, today. It also means we celebrate the start of
#PrideMonth
and honor the LGBTQI+ community’s vast contributions to our agency and our nation. It’s also a time
Today on National Heat Awareness Day we are introducing the new Heat & Health Index (HHI)!
This first-of-its-kind, nationwide tool is designed to spotlight communities most vulnerable to heat-related health risks.
See your risk by entering your zip code:
☀️ Manténgase seguro cuando suban las temperaturas.
-Limite las actividades al aire libre.
-Tome mucha agua.
-Lleve ropa holgada y ligera.
-Vigile a sus familiares, adultos mayores y vecinos.
#Prot
égeteDelCalor
12:55 PM AST Friday, May 31: There is a new record high temperature of 94ºF at San Juan, PR. This breaks the old record of 93ºF set in 2006. | Hay un nuevo récord de temperatura máxima de 94ºF en San Juan, PR. Esto rompe el récord anterior de 93ºF establecido en 2006.
#PRwx
12:55 PM AST Friday, May 31: There is a new record high temperature of 94ºF at San Juan, PR. This breaks the old record of 93ºF set in 2006. | Hay un nuevo récord de temperatura máxima de 94ºF en San Juan, PR. Esto rompe el récord anterior de 93ºF establecido en 2006.
#PRwx
Preparedness is all about being ‘In the Know’ & ready this hurricane season. Make sure you:
-Know Your Risk
-Know When and Where to Go
-Know What to Bring
-Know Your Information Sources
To learn more, visit:
In June, we recognize
#PrideMonth
, honoring the LGBTQIA+ community and their vast contributions to our agency and our nation. We are committed to elevating programs and efforts to support the diverse members of this community.
Read more on our blog:
On May 23, we held a video teleconference on our hurricane season posture.
Joined by our Intergovernmental Affairs Specialist & Threat Monitoring Team Section Chief who are key players in our situational awareness & decision-making during disasters.
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Today is National
#HeatAwareness
Day. Extreme heat can impact your daily life and wellbeing, as well as being dangerous to everyone, especially vulnerable populations. As we enter the summer make sure you are prepared:
#HealthierNJ
Friends don’t let friends get sunburn!
#DontFryDay
Here’s your sun safe checklist:
☀️ Check the UV Index
🧴 Apply — and reapply — sunscreen
🌳 Seek shade
🕶️ Wear sunglasses
🧢 Wear protective clothing
En Español:
中文翻译:
💪 Take charge of disasters.
📲 Download the
@fema
app today to receive real-time weather alerts, locate emergency shelters in your area and prepare for common hazards.
During extreme weather, responders play a vital role in protecting lives and property. S&T teamed up with
#Deltares
USA to develop FloodAdapt, a unique tool for enhancing response strategies in the field. Check it out:
We are only 2 days away from the start of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
Follow
@Readygov
and
@NHC_Atlantic
to receive information, resources, and preparedness tips to help you and your family prepare.
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