emergency plans for natural disasters in NYC
Emergency Preparedness Tools for New Yorkers
September is Emergency Preparedness Month There’s no shortage of excitement in New York City, and while events like an unexpected street fair or bumping into an old friend can be a great surprise, the realities of living in a big city mean there are other types of surprises as well, like transit disruptions, power outages…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Month Week 5 – A NYC Hazard Guide
National Preparedness Month is an important chance for all of us to come together as families and communities to consider how we can better protect ourselves and others in the event of a sudden emergency. In observance of this month, SelectCare Home Care Services has dedicated all of our September blogs to different aspects of…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Month Week 3 – Protecting Your Community Through Service
National Preparedness Month is an important chance for all of us to come together as families and communities to consider how we can better protect ourselves and others in the event of a sudden emergency. In observance of this month, we at SelectCare have dedicated all of our September blogs to different aspects of emergency…
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Month Week 2 – Preparing Your Family
National Preparedness Month is an important chance for all of us to come together as families and communities to consider how we can better protect ourselves and others in the event of a sudden emergency. In observance of this month, we at SelectCare have dedicated all of our September blogs to different aspects of emergency…
Read MoreRemembering Hurricane Sandy | Two Years Later
I want to take a moment to remember the hard work and dedication displayed at all levels of SelectCare’s staff during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Despite the heavy damage Hurricane Sandy inflicted on New York’s mass transit and electrical infrastructure, our administrative and field staff implemented our emergency plans flawlessly, putting the safety of our…
Read MoreUpdating Your Emergency Plan Keeps You Safe
When natural disasters and other events bring trouble to the New York City area, SelectCare of New York has an emergency plan in place to protect you and loved ones under our care. SelectCare staff has identified each client’s flood zone, transportation assistance level (TAL), and service priority level. These three items assist us in…
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