Where can you find resources?
NYC resources are updated periodically
based on the active seasons.
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Call 311: access to all New York City government services and information.
Download the
app:
New York City's official source for information about emergency alerts and important city services.
Additional Resources:
Coalition for the Homeless Crisis Intervention Hotline: 1-888-358-2384
NYC Department of Homeless Services: 212-361-8000
References
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, March 2). Climate Effects on Health. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/climateandhealth/effects/default.htm.
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Climate Risk and Spread of Vector-Borne Diseases. Climate Nexus. (2019, October 28). https://climatenexus.org/climate-issues/health/climate-change-and-vector-borne-diseases/.
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den Boer, A. (2016). Physicians’ role in addressing the issue of climate change and health during their conversations with patients. Wageningen, Netherlands.
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Get Prepared. Get Prepared | Emergency Preparedness Tips - NYCEM. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/get-prepared.page.
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O'Brien, C. (2019, April 24). Protecting the most vulnerable: How communities can advocate for the homeless during extreme weather. Shareable. https://www.shareable.net/protecting-the-most-vulnerable-how-communities-can-advocate-for-the-homeless-during-extreme-weather/.
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Plan for Hazards. Plan for Hazards - NYCEM. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/em/ready/plan-hazards.page.
Ramin, B., & Svoboda, T. (2009). Health of the Homeless and Climate Change. Journal of Urban Health, 86(4), 654–664. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11524-009-9354-7