Business of LifeMost in city have terror survival plans
Nearly nine out of 10 New Yorkers now stock emergency supplies in their homes in case of a terror attack or other disaster, according to a survey released yesterday.
The city's Office of Emergency Management, which launched a preparedness campaign two years ago, said New Yorkers have responded in a big way.
A recent survey by Marist College found:
88% of New Yorkers stock some emergency supplies in their home.
51% say they have an emergency plan.
55% have a "Go Bag" of supplies to take with them in an emergency - including copies of important documents, contact numbers, cash, bottled water and snacks, a flashlight, a portable radio, prescriptions, and a first-aid kit.
"As the poll results suggest, many New Yorkers are aware of the hazards we face," said OEM Commissioner Joseph Bruno.
"Taking some basic steps - making a plan, assembling an emergency supply kit and putting together a Go Bag - can go a long way in the event of an emergency."