AGENCY TESTIMONY
Importance of personal emergency planning for residents
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The testimony concludes by stressing the critical importance of personal emergency planning for New York City residents, especially those living in high-risk areas such as basement apartments or low-lying zones.
- Emphasizes the need for residents to have a personal emergency plan, including two meeting places
- Highlights the importance of understanding personal risk and taking protective measures like investing in flood alarms
- Mentions ongoing efforts by city agencies to adjust plans and outreach strategies in response to evolving climate change impacts
Heather Roiter
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This is especially important for people who live in basement apartments or low lying areas.
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In addition to being registered for notify NYC, they should have a plan on where they will go during a flooding emergency.
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Taking measures such as understanding one's personal risk, investing in flood alarms, and protecting your home or buildings can help with immediate safety during these events.
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As we have seen with other aspects of severe weather, climate change and its impacts continue to pose new challenges to New York City, and city agencies are working to adjust our plans and outreach to New Yorkers to address these hazards.
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We continue to pursue giving New Yorkers the most up to date information on the potential dangers from flash flooding so they can make any adjustments to their activities as needed.
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Thank you for this opportunity to testify today.
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We will now take your questions.