New York City residents have been alerted to the potential threat of a nuclear disaster after the city's Department of Emergency Management released a public service announcement video outlining the steps residents should take in the case of an attack.
New Yorkers have been left confused about why the video has been made with the city's website declaring the risk "low".
"While the likelihood of a nuclear weapon incident occurring ... is very low, it is important New Yorkers know the steps to stay safe," the website says.
The video outlines three steps to keeping safe including:
- Get inside.
- Stay inside.
- Stay tuned.
New York City Emergency Management Commissioner Zach Iscol said New York City Emergency Management had a multitude of free resources for New Yorkers to prepare for emergencies.
"As the threat landscape continues to evolve, it is important that New Yorkers know we are preparing for any imminent threats and are providing them with the resources they need to stay safe and informed," he said.
IN OTHER NEWS:
NYC Emergency Management works with local, state, and federal agencies to organise emergency response.
In partnership with NYPD, FDNY, NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, MTA, and FEMA, the agency hosts the PlanNowNYC website, which focuses on preparing for terrorist attacks and other no-notice events, including nuclear events, as well as the steps to take if such an event occurs.
Shivé Prema
I am a video journalist and host of the Newcastle Herald TikTok account! I spend most of my days filming and editing videos but also like to write articles as well. I'm new to Newcastle, so I like to spend my spare time exploring this city and its many beaches.
I am a video journalist and host of the Newcastle Herald TikTok account! I spend most of my days filming and editing videos but also like to write articles as well. I'm new to Newcastle, so I like to spend my spare time exploring this city and its many beaches.
Kim Chappell
As Senior Producer - Digital for ACM's regional titles I assist newsrooms in digital best practice. Before this role, I was the digital journalist with ACM's national team and prior to that, the digital specialist with ACM's Agricultural division. I started as a general rounds journalist with The Land in 2006, moving up to hold the title of chief of staff before switching to digital reporting in 2015.
As Senior Producer - Digital for ACM's regional titles I assist newsrooms in digital best practice. Before this role, I was the digital journalist with ACM's national team and prior to that, the digital specialist with ACM's Agricultural division. I started as a general rounds journalist with The Land in 2006, moving up to hold the title of chief of staff before switching to digital reporting in 2015.
