Communications

Based on the Ready New York campaign, Ready NYC encourages users to make an emergency plan before disaster strikes.

Receive timely information about weather conditions and other emergency events quickly through several different warning systems and technologies no matter where you are-at home, at school, at work, or out in the community.

Download the FEMA Mobile App to receive real-time weather alerts, learn emergency safety tips, and locate & connect with emergency shelters and disaster recovery centers in your area.

Mar 12 2019

What would you do if your building was made unusable by a disaster, if your staff was unavailable, or if you had no way of reaching your congregants? By developing a COOP you can significantly strengthen your ability to serve

Pa'lante Puerto Rico - Stories of Recovery

NYDIS and our Pa’Lante Puerto Rico project with Luna Lauren Velez partnered with Jonathan William Soto’s new Project Refuge and the Thrive Collective to co-sponsor a Preparedness & Resilence day for the community of Barrio Playa in the Municipio Añasco

Superstorm Sandy - Stories of Recovery

Last week, two Superstorm Sandy affected homeowners participating in NYDIS’ and the Center for NYC Neighborhoods’ Temporary Housing Services (THS) program received the keys to their newly elevated and rebuilt homes.

Two companion resources tools, a Field Guide and a Religious Literacy Primer for Crises, Disasters, and Public Health Emergencies are a must for all emergency managers, disaster mental and public health providers and disaster human services personnel or volunteers.

Understanding how to communicate in a crisis will help you avoid mistakes that can undermine your credibility or result in confusion or even death. The key is staying connected with reliable public messaging and relaying it effectively to those who

NDIN Tip Sheet: Continuity of Operations Planning

A continuity of operations plan (COOP) can significantly strengthen your ability to serve your community during and after disasters.

NDIN Tip Sheet: Disaster Backlash: Bias Crimes and Mitigation

There are many things you can do as a religious leader both to help promote tolerance and to work with affected populations. This tip sheet shows you how.