Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Home

About

Planning & Response

NYC Hazards

Get Prepared

Get Involved

For Individuals

For Community Organizations

For Businesses

Relief & Recovery

News & Events

Contact

HomeAbout OEM - History of NYC OEM - About Commissioner Bruno - Meet OEM's Executive Staff - Job Opportunities - Working with OEM - Interagency MOUs - Local Law ReportsPlanning & Response - Emergency Planning - Emergency Response - Training, Drills, & Exercises - Maps & DataNYC Hazards - Building Collapses/Explosions - Carbon Monoxide - Coastal Storms & Hurricanes - Disease Outbreaks & Biological Events - Earthquakes - Extreme Heat - Fire - Flooding - HazMats, Chemical Spills & Radiation - Severe Weather - Thoughts on Terrorism - Utilities Disruptions - Winter WeatherGet Prepared - Make A Plan - Get Informed - Ready New York - Kids - Seniors & Special Needs - Pets - Ready New York GuidesGet Involved - For Individuals - For Community Organizations - For BusinessesFor Businesses - Continuity Planning - Partners in Preparedness - Corporate Emergency Access System (CEAS) - CorpNet - Private Asset and Logistics Management System (PALMS)Relief & RecoveryNews & Events - Press Releases & Features - Publications - VideosContact OEM


	NYC Emergency Management's Community Space Survey is critical to helping the City prepare for emergencies and outreach to all of the City's communities. Organizations citywide are encouraged to participate. Review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) below.


	What is the Community Space Survey? The Community Space Survey identifies spaces in your community that could potentially support the City's emergency operations or be used for community outreach events. This survey will assist the efforts of NYC Emergency Management in preparing and coordinating emergencies on the community level.


	What will the information on my community space be used for? NYC Emergency Management will use the information provided in the Community Space Survey to build a database that may be used as a resource for the City. All information will be kept strictly confidential.


	How will my community space be used? NYC Emergency Management knows that using known community spaces is critical to assisting residents during emergency and non-emergency times. Providing information on a community space does not guarantee that it will be used in an emergency. However, given the ever-changing needs of emergencies, having the information already available to the City increases the ability to get a site up and running. We would also consider using these spaces for non-emergency events, such as Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training classes, awards ceremonies or National Preparedness Month events.


	Who should fill out the Community Space Survey? Given the details required, it is best if someone familiar with the technical details of the space completes the survey. We also require 24/7/365 points of contact and expect those identified to be the ones who could confirm NYC Emergency Management's use of the space.


	What are the guidelines I should be aware of in filling out the Community Space Survey? Fill out one sheet per community space. Point of contact information: Emergencies can happen at any time. It is critical that the points of contact, especially the designated first point of contact, be reachable at any time. Take the time to determine who is the proper point of contact (e.g., elected official office, facilities manager, community board, civic organization, etc.). Occupancy capacity: Provide the figure listed in your space's Certificate of Occupancy. Please review the City's Certificate of Occupancy fact sheet. ADA Compliance: The City requires that City-operated sites be fully compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. Please review the ADA Standards for Accessible Design to ensure your space is up-to-date on compliance. Air conditioning is preferred, but not always required.


	I don't know all the answers to fill in the survey completely. Is it okay if I provide just the information I know? Yes. Please complete the survey form. If you are having difficulty filling out the form, please contact intergov@oem.nyc.gov.


	I would like to support NYC Emergency Management in other ways. Beyond the Community Space Survey, how can I get involved in building preparedness in my community? NYC Emergency Management is always looking to communities for supporting the agency's mission.You can find information on joining your local Community Emergency Response Team, sign up for Notify NYC, and/or request a Ready New York presentation for your organization. We look forward to reviewing your information and expanding NYC Emergency Management's reach in your community.


	Back to NYC Citizen Corps: Community-Based Disaster Preparedness page

Original text

Contribute a better translation