National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. How prepared are you for an emergency? The theme of this year’s National Preparedness Month
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Safety
Meet Joe Terranova, Director of Fire Safety
A veteran fire protection engineer was recently appointed as NYCHA’s first Director of Fire Safety. After more than five years
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Coastal Storm Planning
Peak coastal storm season in NYC is from August through October every year. Make a plan to keep you and
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Mariner’s Harbor Houses to Receive Upgraded Entrance Doors for Improved Safety
Former State Assemblyman Michael Cusick announced in late December that his office secured $2.7 million in funding to replace dozens
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NYPD Veteran Returns to NYCHA to Help Lead the Office of Safety and Security
LaTonya Smith has come back to NYCHA more than 20 years after she left her childhood home for a successful career in the NYPD.
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NYCHA Celebrates National Night Out
On August 2, New York City Police Department (NYPD) precincts celebrated the 39th annual National Night Out by hosting events
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Coastal Storm Planning
Peak coastal storm season in NYC is from August through October every year. Make a plan to keep you and
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Spotlight on NYCHA’s Relocation Team
In the past year, this newly formed team has helped more than 500 residents temporarily relocate to hospitality apartments or hotels while their apartment gets rehabilitated, ensuring that the residents have everything they need during the process.
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Indoor Air Quality at NYCHA
NYCHA’s Environmental Health and Safety Department’s Indoor Air Quality Oversight Team (IAQOT) identifies and addresses hazards that impact air quality, such as mold, leaks, asbestos, toxic gases, and other airborne contaminants.
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Meet the OEM Field Coordinators Team
NYCHA’s Office of Emergency Management’s (OEM) Field Coordinators program improves the coordination of response efforts to emergency incidents across the
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