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Ready New York Flooding
 Ready New York: Flooding
As part of Mayor Bloomberg's plan to prepare New York City for flooding, OEM, the Mayor's Office, and the Department of Environmental Protection have launched Ready New York: Flooding. The guide offers residents solutions to reduce risk of flood damage, as well as to prevent financial hardship after enduring a flood.
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Home First Aid Kit Essentials
The American College of Emergency Physicians has compiled a list of items it believes should be in every First Aid Kit. This kit should be kept together in one place, and every member of the household should know where it is, as well as how to use each item in the kit.
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Domestic Violence Hotline
If you are a victim of domestic violence and want to talk to a trained counselor, call (800) 621-HOPE free, 24 hours a day.
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NYPD Terrorism Hot Line
Report suspected terrorist threats at (888) NYC SAFE (888-692-7233).
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Ready New York: Go Bag
Every household should pack a Go Bag - a collection of items you may need in the event of an evacuation. A Go Bag should be easily accessible if you have to leave your home in a hurry. Make sure it is ready to go at all times of the year.
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DID YOU KNOW

ArrowYou Can Purchase NYC Parking Cards Online or Via CityStore
Prepare ahead for parking in the City, purchase an NYC Parking Card online or via CityStore. Learn more about NYC Parking Cards at the DOT Web site.

ArrowYou Can Apply for a Parade Permit
A permit is required to conduct a procession, parade, or race within the City of New York. The application is available online.

ArrowYou Can Get Restaurant Inspection Results Online
Find information on the latest inspection of each of New York City's more than 20,000 restaurants from the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

ArrowYou May Access Flood-Related Claim Forms Online
To file a claim related to flooding (Property Damage from Water), you may access the Comptroller's claim form (in PDF) via the New York City Office of the Comptroller's Web site.
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