If you’re looking to reduce your risk for hazards this year, look no further. In the latest “Prep Talk” episode, special guests Heather Roiter and Melissa Umberger provide expert perspective on how New York City works to reduce the impacts of natural and man-made hazards, ranging from winter weather and hurricanes to cyber threats and chemical releases. The guests discuss the new 2019 Hazard Mitigation Plan website, developed to represent the City’s plan for accessing hazards that pose a risk to its people and infrastructure, and strategies for reducing the impacts of emergency events. The guests also offer tips on how listeners can take steps to reduce the impact of everyday risks.

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