NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol spoke with FOX 5 NY this morning about how to stay safe while NYC is under an Air Quality Health Advisory. Watch here: fox5ny.com/video/1231922

Today NYC Emergency Management Commissioner spoke at a press conference alongside Mayor Eric Adams and our partners nychealthy NYC Public Schools addressing the citywide Air Quality Health Advisory. 🧵

Today Becca Baudendistel, Director of Public Warning at NYCEM, presented at Everbridge 's 20th anniversary celebration! Everbridge allows us to issue emergency notifications around the clock. The Notify NYC team joined her at NASDAQ. Thanks for all you do to keep NYC safe, team!

Are you a high school student who has what it takes to be NYC Emergency Management’s next Commissioner for a Day? The winner will shadow NYCEM Commissioner Zach Iscol and visit our Emergency Operations Center.

Apply by April 1 at nyc.gov/site/em/ready/…

A warm welcome to our new executive staff!

- Christopher Blanco, Chief Financial Officer
- Beth Pappas, Chief Human Capital Officer

And a special shout out to Heather Roiter, promoted to Deputy Commissioner, Planning and Resilience.

Today Christina L. Farrell and I testified in front of City Council regarding the preliminary budget for fiscal year 2024. Funding will allow us to continue essential programs like NYCEM - Notify NYC, our Strengthening Communities program, and training for our #CERT volunteers.

Are you a high school student who has what it takes to be NYC Emergency Management’s next Commissioner for a Day?

The winner will shadow NYCEM Commissioner Zach Iscol and visit our Emergency Operations Center.

Apply by April 1 at nyc.gov/site/em/ready/…

3-5 inches of wet snow ❄️ expected tonight (2/27). The snow will turn to rain/sleet 🌧️ before the morning commute tomorrow, 2/28.

Use caution while traveling ⚠️ and use mass transit if possible 🚃🚌

If you have to drive 🚗, leave extra time ⏲️ and be careful of pedestrians 🚶‍♀️👀

Check out the latest episode of our Inside Citywide podcast. NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol discusses the work of his agency, his military service, and advocacy for veterans. 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/0kG5Lu…

Meet Ed Powell, our Individual Preparedness Coordinator. Ed participated in sit-ins during the Civil Rights movement and once sang for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Ed has truly used his life to make a difference. Thank you Ed! #TBT

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NYC Emergency Management Commissioner presented Private First Class Sandra Garcia with a certificate of appreciation for her work welcoming asylum seekers. PFC. Garcia went above and beyond to serve our newest NYers. She also serves as a member of NY’s Finest in the NYPD 7th Precinct! National Guard

If NYC Emergency Management was in the #SuperBowl …

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From deploying teams to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona to assisting asylum seekers, check out our 2022 Annual Report to learn more about how we help New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies.

Read the report at NYC.gov/2022-em-annual…

Check out the latest episode of our Inside Citywide podcast featuring NYC Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol. He discusses the work of his agency, his military service, and advocacy for Veterans. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-d…

Thanks for having me on the podcast! I had a great time sharing about our efforts at NYC Emergency Management to help New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies.

Thanks to Nick and Belinda for having me on the
NYC DCAS Inside Citywide podcast! 🎙️ We talked about how my service as a Marine shapes my leadership at NYCEM, and the rewards and challenges of this last year, from supporting our newest New Yorkers to managing heavy rainfall.

If you live in Jamaica Bay, 1-2 feet of inundation above ground 🌊🌊🌊expected Wednesday night. Consider moving your car to high ground ⬆️🚗 and be ready to move to a higher floor if you live in a basement apartment ⬆️🏠

Great to meet with our regional partners at today’s first Urban Area Working Group (UAWG) meeting of 2023! UAWG brings together local cities, counties, and organizations to work on emergency management issues.