The Office of Security and Life Safety would like to share some information regarding imposter scams. Every year FTC report the top scams people tell them about. Click here to take a deeper dive into the data through their Data Spotlight reports. A new Data Spotlight about business and government … <Read More>
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Safety Tips from NYPD
The Office of Security and Life Safety would like to share some crime prevention tips from The New York City Police Department. Please follow NYPD on their social media pages such as Twitter and Facebook. Click here to visit their website.
FEMA Plans the Next National EAS Test Oct 4 at 2:20pm
FEMA Plans the Next National EAS Test Oct 4 at 2:20pm for more information. Click here.
Notify NYC – Planned Flyover – 6/21 – Hudson River
The Blue Angels flight team, consisting of 7 Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet aircraft, will be conducting a flyover near the Hudson River at 5:40 PM on 6/21. The aircraft will fly at approximately 2,500 feet.
NotifyNYC Announcement – Live WEA Test – 6/14 (CW)
Today, 6/14, at approximately 4:00 PM. The WEA system would warn the public about dangerous weather, missing children, and other critical situations through alerts on cell phones. For instructions on how to enable the WEA test setting on Apple iOS and Android, please click here and here. For information … <Read More>
Heat Safety 2023
During extremely hot and humid weather, your body’s ability to cool itself is challenged. When the body heats too rapidly to cool itself properly, or when too much fluid or salt is lost through dehydration or sweating, body temperature rises and you or someone you care about may experience a … <Read More>
FTC halts two student loan debt relief schemes
Paying off student loans can feel like a big undertaking, especially since it’ll take most people years to see a zero balance. When debt relief companies call promising quick loan forgiveness, you may be tempted to hear them out — but don’t. These scammers claim they’ll lighten your load (for … <Read More>
NYC Weekend Bridge and Street Closures May 5-7
Additional information about weekend street closures, including streets closed to facilitate crane operations, is available on the DOT website at on.nyc.gov/wkndtraf.
Information about scheduled maintenance and construction on MTA Bridges and Tunnels can be found on the MTA website at mta.info/bandt.
FDNY Lithium-ion Safety
Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable batteries found in electric bikes, scooters, cars, laptops, tablets, phones, and many other common household devices. Lithium-ion battery fires have caused deaths, serious injuries, and devastating damage to property around the city. It’s important to follow rules for safe storage, charging and disposal for these types … <Read More>