The department of city planning is committed to making its public data freely available to developers and to all members of the public. Evacuation day on november 25 marks the day in 1783 when the british army departed from new york city on manhattan island, after the end of the american revolutionary war. Chapter 4 emergency planning and preparedness upcodes. The procedure for reporting a fire or other emergency. Fire insurance maps, more commonly known as sanborn maps or simply sanborns, are sheet maps or atlas maps that were designed to describe the built environment of a city. Training of new employees shall be provided promptly upon entrance to duty.
Created layers for evacuation, fire, first aid, layout, etc. Hurricane sandy geospatial resources in addition to generic information concerning geospatial resources available for disaster planning and response found on the general links and disaster links pages, find here a listing of data and systems that may be of value to those individuals directly involved in responding to hurricane sandy. Use our online and print resources to help navigate the city, whether youre walking, biking or taking the train. Jun 19, 20 a total of 2,990,000 residents now live in the zones, an increase of 600,000 over the number in the previous map, or 37 percent of all new york homes. There are three evacuation zones in new york city that are based on the strength of the hurricane making landfall. New york officials preparing for hurricane irene this weekend will decide tomorrow whether to call for the evacuation of lowlying areas in downtown manhattan, brooklyn, queens. If your address falls into one of the citys hurricane evacuation zones, you may have to evacuate during. Corporation has its own corporate and local response emergency preparedness plan.
Tracking the eye is another free hurricane tracking software for windows. Simply forward us your evacuation map project requirements and a project quote will be forwarded by email within 24 hours. There are numerous natural and manmade disasters that will require the immediate evacuation of manhattan. Department of information technology and telecommunications. Downloading a tourist map of manhattan new york city. Aug 26, 2011 there are three evacuation zones in new york city that are based on the strength of the hurricane making landfall. It is designed in order to track updates and generate alerts on current hurricanes. An evacuation map is also an important training tool. If you cannot stay with friends or family, use the finder, call 311 tty.
Mayor bloomberg has issued a mandatory evacuation of zone a. To receive alerts when new data sets or updates are available, subscribe to our bytes of the big apple rss feed. Smartdraws evacuation planning software makes it easy for anyone to create a clear, easytoread evacuation plan in minutes. The city of albuquerque office of emergency management works in conjunction with emergency responders to maintain a flexible evacuation plan based on the situations that may impact us. Mayor bloomberg has issued a mandatory evacuation of zone a, plus areas of the rockaways that are in zone b, by 5 p. If 60 seconds are in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, and 24 hours in a day, then 86,400 seconds. New york peak flows this interactive map identifies locations depicted as orange dots in new york state where the new york water science center has records of maximum recorded stages and discharges. Contact the ready new york program to request a copy of the reprinting agreement. Also, the plan provides to first responders an overall understanding of the buildings fire protection as it pertains to the layout and contents of the building, means of egress, fire hazards. Emergency information roosevelt island operating corporation of. A risk management plan in accordance with the rules of the new york city department.
Evacuation plan how to prepare, make a plan, examples. New city, ny 20 million people live within 50 miles of the nuclear plants but just the closest governments have emergency plans, says the dap toggle navigation new city, ny user. Information on floods and analyses of flood data are needed to aid in the design of bridges, culverts, dams, highways, and buildings, and for the prudent management of floodprone areas. Sunday morning, a mandatory evacuation was ordered by new york city mayor michael bloomberg in zone a, shown in red in the interactive map above. For starters, take a look at this new york city hurricane evacuation map weve saved a copy of the pdf here because the servers for new york city s oem office are getting hammered pretty hard. The office of emergency management and partnering departments developed a city evacuation plan to guide residents, city workforce, and visitors, both in planning and actual evacuation in times of emergency. From graphic design to sign production, a typical evacuation map order can be shipped to your door in a matter of weeks its that easy. Learn how to prepare for emergencies, make plans, see examples. Bring car keys, credit cards, road maps, cell phone, charger and important phone numbers.
Just open a template, customize it with your dimensions, and add readytouse symbols. Aug 25, 2011 new york officials preparing for hurricane irene this weekend will decide tomorrow whether to call for the evacuation of lowlying areas in downtown manhattan, brooklyn, queens and staten island. Maps and guides online, or in print, to help navigate the city, whether youre walking, biking, driving or taking the train. Plan workbook to include the citys hurricane evacuation zones map. Fire evacuation maps building maps safety in design.
Oct 28, 2012 sunday morning, a mandatory evacuation was ordered by new york city mayor michael bloomberg in zone a, shown in red in the interactive map above. Flooding can be a serious problem in many parts of new york state. In their wake, general george washington triumphantly led the continental army from his headquarters north of the city across the harlem river, and south through manhattan to the battery at its southern tip. An evacuation plan is a diagram showing the safest emergency exit routes from a home or building. How to plan for workplace emergencies and evacuations osha. What if roosevelt island is told to evacuate due to an emergency or disaster. General evacuation recommendationsorders if local officials issue evacuation recommendationsorders, use the evacuation routes and methods specified. Managing chaos relies on fast, accurate information new york city creating a disaster management gis on the fly. Fire insurance maps on the web the new york public library. Zone a includes all lowlying coastal areas and other areas that could experience storm surge from any hurricane making landfall close to new york city. Download a copy of the new york city hurricane evacuation zones map.
This information includes distance from that city to the current storm location. May 04, 20 the bloomberg administration announced on friday that it would double to six the number of evacuation zones along new york citys coast and expand them to include an additional 640,000 residents. New york citycreating a disaster management gis on. The mapping applications below are designed to make living in new york city easier and to provide new yorkers with ways to live an engaged civic life. New york city evacuation zones the weather channel. See more ideas about evacuation plan, map and wayfinding signage. City adds 600,000 people to storm evacuation zones the new.
A total of 2,990,000 residents now live in the zones, an increase of 600,000 over the number in the previous map, or 37 percent of all new york homes. New york city emergency management helps new yorkers before. New york city is prone to a number of situations that make emergency preparedness. From 311 service requests and crime locations, to schools and public services, use these resources for staying geographically connected to the city. Fire and evacuation plan template new york city fire prevention code requires that most university buildings, depending on size and occupancy, complete and initiate a fire safety plan and fire evacuation plan. The new york city connected vehicle pilot aims to improve the safety of travelers and pedestrians in the city through the deployment of connected vehicle technologies. Wear sturdy shoes and clothing that provides some protection such as long pants, longsleeved shirts, and a cap. We are your onestop shop for all your evacuation map needs. They could map flood zones, evacuation routes, emergency transportation routes, and shelter locationsinformation.
New york city evacuation maps, elevator and stair identification signs, safety guide, safety notice signs custom designed by pictographix. Where a fire safety and evacuation plan is required by sections 403. The new york city office of emergency management, responsible for. The new orleans city assisted evacuation plan caep. To aid preparedness planning, the online, mapbased urban to rural evacuation planning tool provides a model to help estimate the number of evacuees that may arrive in a county following a disaster in a nearby city.
The bytes of the big apple family of software, data and geographic base map files can be downloaded here for free. New york city creating a disaster management gis on the fly. New york in april 1783 the first evacuation fleet left for nova scotia. Makes it easy to update select layer cut the image from where it is and move to new location.
Tips on getting around new yorkand ideas on what to do. This dataset lists the county, emergency manager name, address and office phone number for all emergency management offices within nys. This section has been amended at the state or city level. A contingency plan and emergency procedures in accordance with the regulations of the new york state department of environmental conservation, as set forth in 6 nycrr part 373. Bytes of the big apple bytes of the big apple is a family of software data and geographic base map files for the city of new york. There are no specific evacuations routes for each type of hazard due to the extreme variability of albuquerques hazards. New york city orders mandatory evacuations for hurricane irene. The fire safety and evacuation plans set forth the circumstances and appropriate procedures for the evacuation of the occupants during a fire emergency. We specializes in the design and production of emergency evacuation map displays for our clients throughout the united states and around the world. Click on any of these evacuation plans included in smartdraw and edit them. Evacdisplays building evacuation maps, evacuation plans. John van arsdale of the veteran corps of artillery, by whose efforts on that day the enemy were. New york nearly 3 million new yorkers homes are now in evacuation zones that cover more than a third of the citys population, under new maps released tuesday. In addition to searching the maps and neighborhood guides we offer, you can order an official visitor map and either download or order an official visitor guide for a quick rundown on local hotels, restaurants and attractions.
New york city to double number of storm evacuation zones. County emergency management offices map open data ny. For starters, take a look at this new york city hurricane evacuation map weve saved a copy of the pdf here because the servers for new york citys oem office are getting hammered pretty hard. Unlike street maps the makers of fire insurance maps go to great lengths to describe. Downloading a tourist map of manhattan new york city forum. Another program that has seen a major boost in reach since sandy is notify. On september 11, 2001, new york citys emergency operations center eoc was in all respects a stateoftheart facility, ready for any crisis. Expand evacuation, emergency plans around indian point. Current, compliant fire evacuation maps keep employees, customers, and visitors safe. Scientists and engineers recently met in new york city to discuss ways to protect it from hurricanes like the one that struck in september 1821, flooding all of manhattan south of canal street. Any new york residents who live near the water should either check the map or use the hurricane evacuation zone finder online. Expand evacuation, emergency plans around indian point, study. A week later the british commander, sir guy carleton carleton, sailed up the hudson river to orangetown for a conference with general washington to discuss the evacuation. While, outdated, inaccurate maps are dangerous and a liability to your business or organization.
A major hurricane is unlikely in new york city, but not impossible. To aid preparedness planning, the online, map based urban to rural evacuation planning tool provides a model to help estimate the number of evacuees that may arrive in a county following a disaster in a nearby city. The new york state office of emergency management oem and its predecessor agencies have been responsible for coordinating the activities of all state agencies to protect new yorks communities, the states economic wellbeing, and the environment. Evacdisplays new york city building evacuation maps. Residents in zone a face the highest risk of flooding from a hurricanes storm surge. Emergency planning and preparedness, fire code 2015. For information on your evacuation zone, consult your countys map on the new jersey oem website. Mayor bloomberg just ordered a mandatory evacuation of all lowlying areas of new york city in zone a see map below. Hurricane irene may require nyc evacuations, bloomberg says. Apr 16, 2015 new city, ny 20 million people live within 50 miles of the nuclear plants but just the closest governments have emergency plans, says the dap toggle navigation new city, ny user. Maximizing ferries in new york citys emergency management. The bloomberg administration announced on friday that it would double to six the number of evacuation zones along new york citys coast and expand them to include an additional 640,000 residents.
Hi guys were can i download a tourist map of manhattan, with all the landmarks and preferably subway stops. Enter your address to find your new york city hurricane evacuation zone. Oct 28, 2012 there are three evacuation zones in new york city that are based on the strength of the hurricane making landfall. Hurricanes and new york city includes general tips on how to. Community district profiles this is your gateway to data, maps, and other resources describing nycs 59 community districts. Urban elites, new york citys evacuation day, and the transformations of memory culture, journal of social history, summer 2004. There are no specific evacuations routes for each type of hazard. Find out more about the zones and preparing for a coastal storm. Many of the locations have flood frequency statistics computed. You can also sign up for notify nyc to receive emergency information by email, text message, phone, or. The new york city office of emergency management oem website identifies multiple threats ranging from earthquakes, disease outbreaks, radioactive contamination from indian point nuclear energy facility less than 50 miles north of the city, terrorist attacks, etc.
But, like any good plan, as effective as the caep has become, it should be updated to reflect any changes or problems. In the main tracking map, as you hover over a city with your mouse, noaa live data fetches required information related to current storms. This objective directly aligns with the citys vision zero initiative, which began in 2014. Evacuation planning the office of emergency management and partnering departments developed a city evacuation plan to guide residents, city workforce, and visitors, both in planning and actual evacuation in times of emergency. Agencies app directory counties events programs services. Locate features such as schools, day care centers, hospitals, and subways. New nyc evacuation zones include almost 3 million people. New york city hurricane evacuation zones interactive map. Hurricanes and new york city guide or visit the nyc emergency management website for tips and information on what to do before a storm, in the event of an approaching storm, and if the city issues an evacuation order. I recently indicated in a previous posting that the new orleans city assisted evacuation plan caep was very useful in helping some of the citys residents approximately 20,000 in evacuating for hurricane gustav. The department of city planning offers these products for free download or by a license. New york city building evacuation maps and fire safety signs meets nyc fire code protection safety requirements. Residents in zone b may experience storm surge flooding from a moderate category 2 and higher hurricane.