East Harlem Community Organizations Active in Disaster - COAD

10/14/2026

Join our Fire Safety Day of Action: Take 5 minutes to check off FDNY’s top 5 tips!

* ALWAYS plug large household appliances directly into the wall outlet.

* ALWAYS stand by your pan! Never leave your cooking unattended.

* ALWAYS have working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms on every floor, and where you sleep.

* ALWAYS have an escape plan and practice it.

* ALWAYS charge and store your lithium-ion batteries outside, where possible, and dispose of them properly.

Seguridad contra Incendios
Tómese 5 minutos para revisar los 5 consejos clave del FDNY!

* SIEMPRE conecte los electrodomésticos grandes directamente al tomacorriente de la pared.

* SIEMPRE vigile la sartén. Y nunca deje la comida cocinándose desatendida.

* SIEMPRE corrobore que haya detectores de humo y de monóxido de carbono funcionando en todos los pisos y en donde duerma.

* SIEMPRE tenga un plan de evacuación y practíquelo.

* SIEMPRE cargue y almacene las baterías de iones de litio afuera, en lo posible, y deséchelas correctamente.

10/14/2026

Join our Fire Safety Day of Action: Take 5 minutes to check off FDNY’s top 5 tips!

* ALWAYS plug large household appliances directly into the wall outlet.

* ALWAYS stand by your pan! Never leave your cooking unattended.

* ALWAYS have working smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms on every floor, and where you sleep.

* ALWAYS have an escape plan and practice it.

* ALWAYS charge and store your lithium-ion batteries outside, where possible, and dispose of them properly.

Seguridad contra Incendios
Tómese 5 minutos para revisar los 5 consejos clave del FDNY!

* SIEMPRE conecte los electrodomésticos grandes directamente al tomacorriente de la pared.

* SIEMPRE vigile la sartén. Y nunca deje la comida cocinándose desatendida.

* SIEMPRE corrobore que haya detectores de humo y de monóxido de carbono funcionando en todos los pisos y en donde duerma.

* SIEMPRE tenga un plan de evacuación y practíquelo.

* SIEMPRE cargue y almacene las baterías de iones de litio afuera, en lo posible, y deséchelas correctamente.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOCCVsehALo

10/09/2026

09/15/2026

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Small Steps to Feel Resourced & Ready During Trying Times

Stay Ready: Power Outages

Preparedness: Gather a flashlight, batteries, and a charged power bank in a convenient plaather a flashlight, batteries, and a charged power bank in a convenient place. Keep devices charged. Store water and keep ready-to-eat food in your pantry. Make a plan for your medical needs.ce. Keep devices charged. Store water and keep ready-to-eat food in your pantry. Make a plan for your medical needs.

Response: Conserve battery life on your devices so you can still access emergency alert information. Adjust clothing layers and physical activity to maintain a safe body temperature. Keep refrigerator closed. Call 311 for emergency info.

Readiness: Take small actions to build trust with your neighbors, so you know who to connect with when something happens. Help someone sign up for Notify NYC alerts by texting NOTIFYNYC To 692-692 or calling 311.

Interested in joining the COAD? DM us!

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Pequeños pasos para sentirse preparado y con recursos durante momentos difíciles

Manténgase preparado: Cortes de energía

Preparación: Reúna una linterna, baterías y una batería portátil cargada en un lugar accesible. Mantenga sus dispositivos cargados. Almacene agua y alimentos listos para consumir en su despensa. Elabore un plan para sus necesidades médicas.

Respuesta: Ahorre batería en sus dispositivos para poder seguir accediendo a información sobre alertas de emergencia. Ajuste sus capas de ropa y su actividad física para mantener una temperatura corporal segura. Mantenga el refrigerador cerrado. Llame al 311 para obtener información de emergencia.

Preparación continua: Realice pequeñas acciones para generar confianza con sus vecinos; así sabrá con quién contactar cuando ocurra algo. Ayude a alguien a suscribirse a las alertas de Notify NYC enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra NOTIFYNYC al 692-692 o llamando al 311.

¡Únete al COAD! ¡Envíanos un mensaje directo!

09/09/2026

Ready at Any Age
Emergency Preparedness Event
Saturday Sept 19th 11am-2pm

Ethel Battle Velez Community Center/Johnson Houses
1833 Lexington Ave
Wheelchair-accessible building

How to Pack a Go Bag
Preparing for a Sudden Illness or Injury
Nutrition Workshop
How to Avoid Fraud 
Seated Movement Exercises
Tai Chi

Lunch will be provided

Register at eastharlemcoad.org

08/19/2026

The East Harlem COAD’s Annual
Emergency Preparedness Event

Resources, preparedness tips, first aid kits, community connections

Wheelchair-accessible event space

Save the Date September 19th 11am
Registration Coming Soon
Let’s build a safer East Harlem Together

Ethel Battle Velez
Community Center
(Johnson Houses)
1833 Lexington Avenue,
New York. NY 10029

El Evento Anual de Preparación
Para Emergencias de East Harlem COAD

Recursos, Consejos de Preparación, Botiquines de Primeros Auxilios, Conexiones Comunitarias

Accessible para sillas de ruedas
Reserva la Fecha
19 de septiembre 11am
El enlace para el registro del evento estará disponible próximamente

Ethel Battle Velez
Community Center
(Johnson Houses)
1833 Lexington Avenue,
New York. NY 10029

08/06/2026

Our new office location is also a cooling center!
East Harlem Neighborhood Health Action Center
158 E 115th St. 8am - 8pm

Please share these resources with your friends and neighbors!

COOL OFF AT LOCAL POOLS
Thomas Jefferson Pool
Location: E. 112th Street and First Avenue
Phone:
(212) 860-1372

Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Location: 110th Street & Lenox Avenue
Phone:
(212) 534-7639

Marcus Garvey Pool
Location: 124th Street and Fifth Avenue
Phone:
(212) 410-2818

Check NYC Parks Pools for hours & fees.
nycgovparks.org/facilities/pools

VISIT MUSEUMS IIII & CULTURAL SPACES
(FREE OR PAY WHAT YOU WISH)

The Museum of the City of NY
1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St.
HOURS: Mon-Fri 10-5 | Sat-Sun 10-6
Free for residents of
zip code 10029 and 10033

The Africa Center
1280 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Phone:
(212) 444-9795

Free Tuesday-Sunday: 8AM - 5PM

La Marqueta
1590 Park Avenue
(enter at 115th Street and Park Avenue)
New York, NY 10029
Phone:
(212) 534-4900
CLOSED MONDAYS

Check websites for hours & full details.

RELAX AT NEARBY LIBRARIES
Stay cool, read, use Wi-Fi & more!

East 96th Street Library
112 E. 96th St.
(212) 348-3696

East 125th Street Library
224 E. 125th St.
(212) 534-4767

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
New York Public Library
515 Malcolm X Blvd.
(212) 491-2200

Harry Belafonte Library
115 West 125th St.
(212) 534-4904

NYC Libraries are free and open to all!
nypl.org/locations

SPLASH & PLAY!
PLAYGROUNDS WITH SPRINKLERS OR SPRAY SHOWERS
Find a park near you to cool off with sprinklers or spray showers!
For the full list including drinking fountains visit
nycgovparks.org
and click Parks or Cool it! NYC tab

STAY SAFE IN THE HEAT
Drink water often
Wear light clothing
Take breaks in cool places
Check on family, friends & neighbors
Never leave children or pets in cars

NEED MORE RELIEF?
VISIT A COOLING CENTER
Cooling Centers are safe, air-conditioned spaces where you can stay cool.
Find the closest center near you:
Call 311 or visit finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters

08/05/2026

NYC is expecting several days of extreme heat this week. There are many places to cool off in East Harlem, for free. Please share these resources with your friends and neighbors.

COOL OFF AT LOCAL POOLS
Thomas Jefferson Pool
Location: E. 112th Street and First Avenue
Phone: (212) 860-1372

Gottesman Pool at the Davis Center
Location: 110th Street & Lenox Avenue
Phone: (212) 534-7639

Marcus Garvey Pool
Location: 124th Street and Fifth Avenue
Phone: (212) 410-2818

Check NYC Parks Pools for hours & fees. nycgovparks.org/facilities/pools

VISIT MUSEUMS IIII & CULTURAL SPACES
(FREE OR PAY WHAT YOU WISH)

The Museum of the City of NY
1220 Fifth Ave at 103rd St.
HOURS: Mon-Fri 10-5 | Sat-Sun 10-6
Free for residents of
zip code 10029 and 10033

The Africa Center
1280 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY 10029
Phone: (212) 444-9795
Free Tuesday-Sunday: 8AM - 5PM

La Marqueta
1590 Park Avenue
(enter at 115th Street and Park Avenue)
New York, NY 10029
Phone: (212) 534-4900 CLOSED MONDAYS

Check websites for hours & full details.

RELAX AT NEARBY LIBRARIES
Stay cool, read, use Wi-Fi & more!

East 96th Street Library
112 E. 96th St.
(212) 348-3696

East 125th Street Library
224 E. 125th St.
(212) 534-4767

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
New York Public Library
515 Malcolm X Blvd.
(212) 491-2200

Harry Belafonte Library
115 West 125th St.
(212) 534-4904
NYC Libraries are free and open to all!
nypl.org/locations

SPLASH & PLAY!
PLAYGROUNDS WITH SPRINKLERS OR SPRAY SHOWERS
Find a park near you to cool off with sprinklers or spray showers!
For the full list including drinking fountains visit nycgovparks.org and click Parks or Cool it! NYC tab

STAY SAFE IN THE HEAT
Drink water often
Wear light clothing
Take breaks in cool places
Check on family, friends & neighbors
Never leave children or pets in cars

NEED MORE RELIEF?
VISIT A COOLING CENTER
Cooling Centers are safe, air-conditioned spaces where you can stay cool.
Find the closest center near you:
Call 311 or visit finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters
Centers open during extreme heat events.
Check for hours and updates.

07/13/2026

Legionnaires’ Disease Virtual Town Hall
Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6 p.m.

The NYC Health Department invites members of the Carnegie Hill and Yorkville community to a virtual town hall regarding the Legionnaires’ disease cluster in ZIP codes 10028, 10128, and 10075.

Please join us virtually at on.nyc.gov/july13townhall

07/05/2026

East Harlem is experiencing an outbreak of Legionnaires’ Disease. Please seek medical care if you experience symptoms. Explore the infographics or visit the link below to learn how to keep yourself and neighbors safe.

Legionnaires Disease info here: https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/legionnaires-disease.page

Extreme heat continues in NYC today. Explore the infographics or visit the link below to learn how to keep yourself and neighbors safe.

Cooling Center info here: https://finder.nyc.gov/coolingcenters/

Links in bio