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	March 15 - 19 is National Flood Safety Week National Flood Safety Awareness Week, and the recent rainstorm remind us that severe weather can cause significant damage in NYC. There are steps New Yorkers can take to reduce flood damage risk. If you live in a flood-prone area, keep materials, such as sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting, and lumber, on hand to help protect your home. Consider getting flood insurance. Con Edison and Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) continue to restore electricity throughout the city. OEM reminds residents without power to turn off appliances that will go on automatically when power is restored, keep refrigerators closed as much as possible, and check on neighbors with special needs. Report storm damage to 311 Read Ready New York Flooding


		OEM Tip of the Week: Foil Floods In Your Neighborhoods This past weekend a Nor'easter dropped almost four inches of rain on the city. The National Weather Service issued flood advisories for all counties and warned New Yorkers that streets, underpasses, drainage areas, and other low lying spots would flood first. If you live in a flood-prone area, clearing off catch basins before a storm can help increase drainage and reduce flooding. Locate the catch basins in your area and make sure they are functioning at capacity before the next big storm. Learn more about catch basins in New York City Sign up for OEM's Tip of the Week


		Haiti Earthquake Resource Center is Open The Haiti Earthquake Family Resource Center provides support services for Haitians in NYC affected by the January 12 earthquake. The center is located in the New York National Guard Armory at 1579 Bedford Ave., between Union and President Streets in Brooklyn. Hours are Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 6 PM, Saturday, 10 AM - 4 PM. Read the press release (at NYC.gov) More earthquake resources Donate to Haiti or Chile relief through the Mayor's Fund LIFENET crisis hotline (1-800-LIFENET) Coping with Disasters and Traumatic World Events (NYC Health Department), Haitian Creole, French Counseling resources (PDF, 69KB) Haiti Earthquake Assistance Guide (PDF, 90.8KB)


		OEM's Biennial is Available to You OEM has recently published its 2009 Biennial Report that details the agency's accomplishments from 2008 and 2009. Read the report to learn about full-scale exercises, responses, and other OEM milestones. Read OEM's 2009 Biennial Report (PDF, 1.99 MB)