THE DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH
Every day, the DOH protects and promotes the health of 8 million New Yorkers. Their work is broad-ranging. You see them in the inspection grades of dining establishments, the licenses dogs wear, the low- to no-cost health clinics in your neighborhood and the birth certificates for our youngest New Yorkers.
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
FEMA’s employees are committed to serving our country before, during and after disasters. Every day more than 20,000 emergency managers work to make our nation safer, stronger and more prepared.
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may occur where they live.
NYC EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
NYC Emergency Management helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response.
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF NEGRO WOMEN, INC.
Leading, advocating and empowering women of African descent, their families and communities.
EXCELLENCE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
The Excellence Community Schools prepares young people in New York City and Stamford to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development.
THE SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
CIVIL ORGANIZATION ACTIVE IN DISASTERS
Establish a network of community partners and coalitions with the capability to provide resources that support effective response and quicker recovery from emergencies and disasters. The East Bronx C.O.A.D will have the ability to establish and maintain communication with network partners as well as selected local organizations, and responding agencies (Citi Emergency Management, NYPD, FDNY, Red Cross, etc.).