A Flood-ready NYC Starts With You
Pick a way to pitch in. Join a group, contact your reps, or get trained.
There Are Many Ways that You Can Help With Flood Resilience
Join Climate Activism Groups
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- Citizens' Climate Lobby NYC Chapter: volunteer climate lobbying and advocacy.
- 350 NYC: climate policy and grassroots organizing.
- Extinction Rebellion NYC: direct action for climate and ecological change.
- Climate Defiance: high-pressure climate protest and advocacy.
- Planet Over Profit: climate justice activism and community defense.
- NY Renews: statewide climate policy coalition.
- WE ACT for Environmental Justice: environmental justice advocacy and community organizing.
- New York City Environmental Justice Alliance: neighborhood-based environmental justice campaigns.
Reach Out To Elected Officials
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- National representatives
- State Representatives
- Community boards
- City agencies
- Mayor's office
- Check out Citizens' Climate Lobby for information on what climate policy is currently up for debate
Get Educated and Trained
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- Free emergency preparedness workshops: workshops that teach residents how to prepare for emergencies and disasters.
- First aid or disaster response training: classes that cover basic first aid, CPR, and how to respond during emergencies.
- Workshops for tenants in flood zones: training sessions that help renters understand flood risk, tenant rights, and preparedness steps.
- School preparedness Resources: Information that helps schools plan for emergencies, drills, and student/staff safety.
- Community preparedness webinars: online sessions on emergency planning, evacuation, and disaster readiness.
Op-Ed
Read my opinion piece in City Limits on how the flooding crisis and housing crisis intersect in New York City and what action the city needs to take.