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Heat related illnesses
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>
Earth Quake tips from US Geological Survey
Dear NYLS Community,
As you may have experienced, around 10:23 a.m. today a 4.8 magnitude earthquake affected the region, including our campus. The US Geological Survey is reporting that the epicenter was about 50 miles west of NYC. The quake was felt up and down much of the East Coast.… <Read More>
FTC Data Spotlight: New insights about imposter scams
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>
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.
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>
NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH – JUNE
Each week throughout National Safety Month in June is an opportunity to make a difference in your home, work, and community.
Identifying risks around the home or improving safety standards at home and in your community protects everyone. Whether we increase first aid and emergency awareness through drills or provide … <Read More>