(bscert) Brooklyn South Community Emergency Response Team

07/19/2020

Be a good neighbor and check on those who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. This includes seniors, young children, and people with disabilities and access or functional needs. Keep in touch by phone at least twice a day during heat waves. Avoid in-person visits to protect your health and the health of others.

05/02/2019

ONE. MONTH. LEFT. Time is running out to secure your spot for the 2019 Tunnel to Towers Tower Climb NYC! Be one of just 1,000 participants on Jun. 2 to climb to the top of ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY, an official Vertical World Circuit race! Register now: https://www.crowdrise.com/t2ttowerclimb

03/29/2019

BSCERT. On "Call Down" Stand By Call 24-7-365.

02/19/2019

NYC Sanitation has issued a Snow Alert for Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 9 am. ❄️ Our 695 salt spreaders are loaded and ready to go. ❄️ Our plows will be ready to hit the streets, once two inches of snow has fallen. ❄️

01/20/2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUs0XqNeO_s

NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph Esposito gives New Yorkers a number of helpful tips for staying warm and safe this winter season.

01/19/2019

01/06/2019

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/utility-disruptions.page

Utility disruptions —including power, gas, water, and phone service — are a nuisance but can also be life threatening. While prolonged utility disruptions do not occur often, it is always a good idea to be prepared.

12/18/2018

During the holidays and every day, working smoke alarms save lives. Be – have a working smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, or combination smoke/CO alarm, on every level of your home, including basements and where you sleep. See more tips for a safe holiday season at fdnysmart.org [web page]

12/18/2018

Give the gift of preparedness this holiday season!

Share your emergency readiness wisdom with others by sharing gifts of preparedness: put together Go Bags for your family and friends and pass your safety knowledge along to those you love.

Learn more about creating a Go Bag and staying prepared at https://on.nyc.gov/prepare