New York Emergency Preparedness
Based on 85 FEMA disaster declarations, here is everything you need to know about preparing for emergencies in New York.
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Risk Score
High
Top Threats in New York
Severe Storm (28 declarations)
Moderate Hurricane (11 declarations)
Low Flood (26 declarations)
Moderate Winter Storm (0 declarations)
Low FEMA Disaster History
New York has had 85 federal disaster declarations since tracking began.
Declarations by Type
Severe Storm 28
Flood 26
Hurricane 11
Snowstorm 10
Tropical Storm 2
Severe Ice Storm 2
Biological 1
Tornado 1
Earthquake 1
Fire 1
Human Cause 1
Drought 1
Recent Declarations
Severe Storm And Flooding 2024-10-21
Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby 2024-09-24
Severe Storm And Flooding 2024-09-20
Severe Storm, Tornadoes, And Flooding 2024-08-29
Severe Storm And Flooding 2024-01-30
Preparedness Tips for New York
- ✓ Trim trees and remove dead branches that could fall on your home
- ✓ Have a battery-powered weather radio for severe storm alerts
- ✓ Keep flashlights and extra batteries in multiple rooms
- ✓ Know the difference between a watch (conditions possible) and a warning (happening now)
Emergency Contacts
Recommended Gear
Emergency Radio
Severe storm warnings save lives when power is out
Generator
Severe storms frequently cause extended power outages
First Aid Kit
Storm damage can cause injuries when help is delayed