Nearly nine out of 10 New Yorkers now stock emergency supplies in their homes in case of a terror attack or other disaster, according to a survey released yesterday.
The city's Office of Emergency Management, which launched a preparedness campaign two years ago, said New Yorkers have responded in a big way.
A recent survey by Marist College found:
- 88% of New Yorkers stock some emergency supplies in their home.
- 51% say they have an emergency plan.
- 55% have a "Go Bag" of supplies to take with them in an emergency - including copies of important documents, contact numbers, cash, bottled water and snacks, a flashlight, a portable radio, prescriptions, and a first-aid kit.
"As the poll results suggest, many New Yorkers are aware of the hazards we face," said OEM Commissioner Joseph Bruno.
"Taking some basic steps - making a plan, assembling an emergency supply kit and putting together a Go Bag - can go a long way in the event of an emergency."
For more information about emergency preparedness and the Ready New York campaign, call 311 or visit NYC.gov/readynewyork.
Alison Gendar
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