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NYC CERT Celebrates Cycle 19 Graduation

Mayor Michael Bloomberg joined OEM Commissioner Bruno in presiding over a graduation ceremony for 103 new New York City Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers.

Mayor Bloomberg and Commissioner Bruno also presented Ramona Ponce, a CERT Team Chief, with the third annual John D. Solomon NYC CERT Award for Exemplary Service in Emergency Preparedness Education.

The NYC CERT program started in 2003 with 106 volunteers. Today, the City has 54 CERT teams and more than 1,200 volunteers representing all five boroughs.
Read the press release
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Fall in Love with Your Meeting Place
Roses are red, violets are blue. When emergencies happen, you want loved ones with you.

If a crisis prevents you from getting home to your family, have a designated location you can all get to rapidly.

Choose a meeting place that's within walking distance, like a school or library near your home, for instance.

"My Meeting Place" app has suggestions near you, now from Valentine's Day onward, you'll all know what to do.
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		NYC Continues Recovery From Sandy The City is working to help New Yorkers recover from Sandy. For the latest updates on Sandy recovery, including assistance, housing, clean-up, and health and safety information, visit the Hurricane Sandy Relief & Recovery page.


		2013 Flu Season Arrives in NYC Influenza (flu) is a contagious lung infection that causes fever, cough, sore throat and muscle aches. In New York City, flu activity is increasing. Visit the NYC Influenza Information Page


		Resolve to Be Ready in 2013 In 2013, resolve to prepare (or improve) a disaster plan for you and your loved ones. Learn how to be prepared for all types of emergencies Download the 2013 Resolve to Be Ready Calendar

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