All New Yorkers have a role to play in mitigating risk from different hazards that threaten people and property in different communities. There are many steps and resources you can take to reduce your risk from natural hazards help your community be more resilient.
These resources will allow you to integrate the ideas, information, and strategies of the HMP into your communities.
Use the interactive table below to explore ways to mitigate risk in your community:
Community Resources
| wdt_ID | Strategy or Action | Hazards Addressed | Relevant To | Description | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | NotifyNYC | All Hazards | All New Yorkers | Know if a storm is coming! Sign up for NotifyNYC.Get free, customizable emergency alerts in your language with NotifyNYC, NYC’s official emergency notification system. Get alerts about extreme weather, transit issues, and more. NotifyNYC also offers a s | Free |
| 65 | Know Your Zone | Coastal Storms, Flooding | All New Yorkers | Know your hurricane evacuation zone in advance so that you can evacuate if needed. Your hurricane evacuation zone is different than a flood zone. Know your zone and learn more about hurricane or coastal storm preparedness at NYC.gov/KnowYourZone. | Free |
| 66 | Make Your Emergency Plan | All Hazards | All New Yorkers | Make an emergency plan that meets your needsMany areas that didn’t flood in the past are now at risk of flooding. Is your home at risk? If a coastal storm is expected in your neighborhood, do you know your evacuation zone? Make an emergency plan that mee | Free |
| 67 | Get Flood Insurance | Coastal Storms, Flooding | Residents, Business Owners | Having flood insurance means that you are more likely to get financial help if your home or business is affected by a storm. Unfortunately, flooding damage isn’t included in most traditional homeowners or renters insurance plans. Flood insurance is availa | $ - $$ |
| 68 | Make a Rain Garden | Flooding | All New Yorkers | Rain gardens are planted with deeply rooted plants that collect rainfall and direct it away from sewer systems that risk being inundated during storms. Rain gardens also add pleasant greenery to neighborhoods, help to reduce the urban heat island effect, | Free - $$ |
| 69 | Rainfall Ready | Coastal Storms, Flooding | All New Yorkers | Visit the Department of Environmental Protection’s Rainfall Ready website to learn more about Rainfall Ready, an action plan to help New Yorkers prepare for and respond to extreme rainfall and flooding. | Free |
| 70 | Clean and monitor catch-basins | Coastal Storms, Flooding | All New Yorkers | If catch basins are blocked during a storm, it can cause flooding. Cleaning your neighborhood’s catch basins is a great way to help your community. You can also call 311 to report blocked catch basins or visit the 311 website. | Free |
| 71 | Flood Alarms and Flood Barriers | Coastal Storms, Flooding | Residents, Business Owners | Flood alarms make a loud noise if they touch water, alerting you if your home is flooding. You can also buy flood alarms attached to sump pumps, which will start pumping water out of your home if water is detected.Flood barriers, including inflatable ba | $ - $$ |
| 72 | Request a Street Tree | Coastal Storms, Flooding, Extreme Heat, Poor Air Quality | All New Yorkers | Advocate for a tree to be planted along NYC’s streets or in NYC’s parks. Members of the public can submit a Service Request for a new tree to be planted through the tree service request system or by calling 311. More information about this program is avai | Free |
| 73 | Submit a Tree Service Request | High Winds, Winter Weather | All New Yorkers | High winds can break off tree limbs or even knock trees over. Proper maintenance of hanging branches, leaning trees or related debris before a high wind event can reduce the risk of damage during high winds. Report poor tree conditions on public property | Free |
Other Resources
Hazard Mitigation
| wdt_ID | wdt_created_by | wdt_created_at | wdt_last_edited_by | wdt_last_edited_at | Agency | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 07:49 PM | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 08:20 PM | NYCEM | |
| 2 | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 07:50 PM | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 08:21 PM | NYCEM | |
| 3 | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 07:50 PM | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 08:23 PM | NYCEM | |
| 4 | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 07:50 PM | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 08:22 PM | NYC Department of City Planning (DCP) | |
| 5 | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 07:50 PM | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 08:22 PM | NYC DCP | |
| 6 | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 07:50 PM | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 08:23 PM | NYC DCP | |
| 7 | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 07:51 PM | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 08:22 PM | Enterprise Community Partners | |
| 8 | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 07:51 PM | MKrawczynski | 05/23/2026 08:22 PM | US HUD |