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Safety Preparedness Weekend
Seperator
September 18th - 19th, 2010

Be prepared. Take this opportunity to educate yourself and your family on overall safety by visiting various displays and educational demonstrations.
Displays will be located on Pier 86 from 10AM - 5PM

NYC Office of Emergency Management will be on hand with:
 
General Preparedness display for all Hazards: Literature that informs the public how to:
  • Develop a disaster plan and decide where you and your family will meet in the event of an emergency.
  • Gather emergency supplies - some to keep in your home and others to keep in backpacksin case you must leave your home in a hurry.
  • Learn how to keep informed about the hazards you may face in New York City.

Ready New York Logo
 
Ready New York for Kids
 
Mobile Data Center
  • Part of OEM’s coordination competency, this 45 foot long trailer houses communication capabilities, mapping technology and conference area which enables multi City Agency Coordination and Response to an incident.
  • OEM Website: NYC.Gov\OEM
 
FDNY Fire Safety Team
  • The team from the NY Fire Dept will be on hand with giveaways and literature on fire safety.
 
St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children (Saturday Sept. 18th only)
  • St. Mary's Head Smart Program - head injury awareness and prevention for kids and their families by St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children. www.stmaryskids.org
  • Information about St.Mary's, Head Smart Pledge forms to complete, and Head Smart education material
    Give-a-ways: Head Smart tattoos, magnets and nail files.

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children Logo
 
Educational Demonstrations
  • Assume the role of an Intrepid fire crew member and learn the measures taken to ensure safety aboard ship in a hands-on lesson on the Discovery Deck in the Exploreum Interactive Hall.

    Saturday September 18th - 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
    Sunday September 19th - 11:00 – 1:00, 2:00 – 4:00