The Ad Council and New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) - Get Ready NYC Campaign & Giveaway!

Do you have a plan for your family for a natural or man-made disaster? What about an “everyday” contingency plan, if an apartment fire, neighborhood power outage or a water main break happened? Would your family and friends be prepared and know where to meet up?

While many parents think they can simply “wing it” during a disaster, being the family’s first responder during an emergency takes more planning than one may realize. The Ready New York City campaign is designed to educate and empower both parents and all New Yorkers to prepare for and respond to emergencies, large or small.

Ready NYC is a site that provides tips on emergency preparedness and asks individuals to do three key things: First, get an emergency supply kit, second, make a family emergency plan, and third, be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur and the appropriate response.

You can also find additional information on OEM’s Facebook page

, and even take the first step in making a plan by selecting and sharing your own meeting place using the Get Ready NYC: My Meeting Place Facebook application, which will be live on September 2.

Here are some of the highlights that will begin on September 2 and through the month of September, more information can be found here:

• National Preparedness Month Kickoff in NY.
• Launch of the Get Ready NYC: My Meeting Place Facebook application, which allows users to take the first step in making a plan by selecting and sharing your own meeting place with others. NYC Emergency Management Facebook Page
  
• Lighting of the entire Empire State Building in yellow, which is the signature color of the ReadyNYC logo & program.

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To kick off the campaign The Ad Council and New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is offering one lucky Miami Mommy Savings reader one Disaster Preparedness Starter Kit Bag. Please include an email to notify the winner.

Here is what you need to do to enter: (This is a Must!)

• “Like” the NYC Office of Emergency Management on Facebook
  

• Leave a comment with your contingency plan. If you do not a contingency plan use the Get Ready NYC: My Meeting Place Facebook application to come up with one and leave a comment.
  

Additional Entries: (1 point each)

1. Like Miami Mommy Savings on Facebook.

2. Follow Miami Mommy Savings on Twitter.

3. Sign up to receive Miami Mommy Savings Email updates.

4. Tweet this giveaway with @MiamiMSavings, please include timestamp in your comment.

Make sure to post a Comment for EACH method or you won’t get the additional entry.


The winner would be randomly chosen on September 8, 2010 at 5:00 PM EST.


Disclaimer:
The Disaster Preparedness Starter Kit is being provided by The Ad Council and New York City Office of Emergency Management (OEM). I was not compensated in any way for hosting this giveaway!