“While the likelihood of a nuclear weapons incident occurring in/near New York City is very low, it is important that New Yorkers know the steps to stay safe,” the New York City Department of Emergency Management said in its press release. The brief from the public service identified three steps New Yorkers can take “as the threat landscape continues to evolve.” “So there was a nuclear attack,” the PSA begins. “Don’t ask me how and why. Just know the big one has hit. OKAY. So what do we do?” In the event of a nuclear incident, the PSA advises the following actions:
Get inside: Move indoors and away from any windows. Stay inside: Close all doors and windows and move to the basement if you have one. Stay tuned and stay grounded: Follow the media for the latest details and watch for alerts from officials when it’s safe to go out.
“If you were outside after the explosion, clean up immediately. Remove and wrap all outer clothing to keep radioactive dust or ash away from your body,” the PSA advises. New Yorkers are encouraged to sign up for Notify NYC, the city’s official emergency communications program, and receive free emergency notifications by visiting NYC.gov/notifynyc or calling 311. “As the threat landscape continues to evolve, it is important that New Yorkers know that we are preparing for any impending threats and providing them with the resources they need to stay safe and informed,” said Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol. New York Public Service Announcement on Nuclear Preparedness. (New York City Emergency Management)
