You can get Ready New York guides that outline the very basic steps New Yorkers should take to prepare for emergencies. The guides also contain information about how to put together a Go Bag and an emergency supply kit. Although the City does not provide Go Bags, Ready New York explains how to assemble one.

In addition to the general Ready New York Guide, there are specialized guides for:

• Students in grades K-12
• Seniors
• People with disabilities
• Businesses
• Pets

You can also get:

• A pocket-sized Ready New York guide
• A quick reference card to record your disaster plan details and contact information for all household members
• Audio versions of Ready New York guides for the hard of hearing

Select guides are available in English, Spanish, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Urdu, and Yiddish, as well as others.

Online

Get Ready New York Guides and Resources.

Download a Ready New York pocket guide.

Download the Ready New York Reference Card.

By Mail

The Ready New York: My Emergency Plan is an interactive workbook designed to help New Yorkers, especially those with special needs, create an emergency plan. 

My Emergency Plan walks users through:

• Establishing a support network
• Capturing important health information 
• Evacuation Planning
• Gathering emergency supplies
• How to prepare for a hurricane including a map detailing hurricane evacuation zones and routes in New York City

The workplan is available in the following languages:

• English
• Spanish
• Traditional Chinese
• Russian
• Haitian Creole
• Italian
• Korean

Online

Download Ready New York: My Emergency Plan.

By Mail

NYCEM has launched an 11-minute video on emergency preparedness. 

This video, as well as other Ready New York videos, are available online. The City is not giving out copies at this time. 

Watch Ready New York Videos.

NYC Emergency Management hosts presentations and fairs designed to educate New Yorkers about how to prepare for all types of emergencies. 

You can search for a Ready New York Event on the Citywide Events Calendar.

Find an event on the Citywide Events Calendar.

Ready New York speakers teach emergency preparedness to community groups, businesses, schools, and other groups of 50 or more. 

Trained speakers from NYC Emergency Management provide a detailed presentation on the most common hazards New Yorkers may face and how to prepare for them. 

Learn how to request a Ready New York speaker.

You can get information about how to stay safe during a terrorist attack or other emergency situation.

PlanNowNYC provides tips to help you stay informed about possible emergencies and make a plan.

Learn about staying safe during an emergency.