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Guides

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The Ready New York guides offer tips and information designed to help New Yorkers prepare for all types of emergencies. Select the guides that are right for you and share them with your friends, family, and neighbors. The information in these guides is available in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Korean, Haitian Creole, Italian, Bengali, Arabic, Polish, French, Urdu, Yiddish, and audio format. Contact Ready New York to receive a Ready New York guide.

Reprinting
Your organization can reproduce copies of Ready New York publications with your logo for further distribution to your employees, members, or clients. Contact the Ready New York program to request a copy of the reprinting agreement or for more information.

Pocket Guide

The pocket guide outlines the very basic steps all New Yorkers should take to prepare for an emergency.
Available in English, Español, 中文, Pусский, العربية, বাঙালি, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, اردو, ייִדיש

My Emergency Plan

My Emergency Plan is a workbook designed to help New Yorkers — especially those with disabilities and access and functional needs — create an emergency plan. The workbook guides users through establishing a support network, capturing important health information, evacuation planning, and gathering emergency supplies. First responders or caregivers can also use the workbook to help people with disabilities and access and functional needs during an emergency.  

English, Español, 中文, Pусский, العربية, বাঙালি, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, اردو, ייִדיש

This brochure is also available in an audio format.


Hurricane Guide

Over 40 coastal storms and hurricanes have impacted NYC since 2000, claiming lives and totaling millions of dollars in damage. Are you prepared? Use our Hurricane Guide and Hurricane Evacuation Zone Map to find out if you live in a hurricane evacuation zone; to locate your nearest evacuation center; and to learn what to do before a storm.  

Download the guide in English, Español, 中文, Pусский, العربية, বাঙালি, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, اردو, ייִדיש

Visit the Hurricane Evacuation Zone Finder to find your hurricane evacuation zone.


My Pet's Emergency Plan

My Pet's Emergency Plan is a workbook that outlines steps pet owners can take to ensure their pets are prepared for all types of emergencies.
English, Español, 中文, Pусский, العربية, বাঙালি, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, اردو

This brochure is also available in an audio format.

Kids Guide

NYC Emergency Management and the Department of Education have created a fun-filled, interactive guide for elementary school students.
English, Español, 中文, Pусский, العربية, বাঙালি, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, اردو, ייִדיש, Teacher's Guide (English)

Download a copy of the "Be Ready, Be Safe" coloring book.

This brochure is also available in an audio format.

Choose Your Own Path to Preparedness (tween guide)

The newest resource for students, these storybooks lead young readers through a series of actions and allow them to pick what they would do to prepare for and respond to an emergency.

This brochure is also available in an audio format in English and audio format in Spanish.

This brochure is also available in an audio format in English and audio format in Spanish.

    • Adventure 3: "Stuck Inside a Heat Wave"
      English

This brochure is also available in an audio format.

This brochure is also available in an audio format.

Are you a teacher or parent? Select from the following list to find fun activities and lessons in preparedness for your students or children every month of the year.

Parent's Guide

Teacher's Guide

Ready Girl Comic Books

In her latest adventure, Ready Girl travels outside of New York City and uses her skills to help students stay safe.

Find out how Ready Girl became an emergency preparedness superhero.

For Business

Get practical and actionable advice for your organization so you can protect your employees, and learn how to stay in business during and after an emergency.

Brochure: English, Español
Toolkit (fillable PDF): English, Español
Toolkit (print version): English, Español

Please check back for additional updates and language availability.

This brochure is also available in an audio format.

Tabletop Exercise Toolkit:

This comprehensive toolkit provides all of the information you need to plan, facilitate, and evaluate a tabletop exercise for your organization.

Reduce Your Risk

Learn how to protect your property from hazards.
English, Español, 中文, Pусский, العربية, বাঙালি, Français, Kreyòl Ayisyen, Italiano, 한국어, Polski, اردو, ייִדיש

This brochure is also available in an audio format.

Emergency Reference Card

English