New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS)

08/07/2026

08/04/2026

Did you know that Houses of Worship may be eligible for FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency's Public Assistance program after a declared disaster? To find out more, join this FEMA Region 2 FREE webinar: https://ow.ly/ShhC50Zw9Jw

07/30/2026

HOWalert FREE registration: https://ow.ly/k7Pf50Znm5a
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07/29/2026

Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S. due to declining childhood vaccination rates, already surpassing the total number of cases from 2025.

Measles is preventable. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective against measles: on.nyc.gov/measles

07/29/2026

New York City is opening 51 safe overnight locations tonight ahead of heavy rain and potential flash flooding. With dangerous conditions possible, especially in basement apartments and flood‑prone areas, New Yorkers are urged to make a plan, limit travel, and stay alert. 
 
Visit on.nyc.gov/SafeLocations or call 311 to find a nearby safe location. Safe overnight locations will open tonight at 8 p.m. and remain available while dangerous conditions persist. Service animals and pets are welcome. 
 
Sign up to Notify NYC by texting NotifyNYC to 692-692. To get special  basement alerts sign up at on.nyc.gov/basements. 

Learn how to prepare yourself and your loved ones for flooding at nyc.gov/beready

Stay safe and check in on your neighbors.

07/27/2026

Extreme heat is a pressing public health threat. Each summer, on average, more than 500 New Yorkers die prematurely because of hot weather. Our heat vulnerability index helps NYC focus resources on neighborhoods with people at greater risk of death from heat.

Learn more in our new report: on.nyc.gov/heatreport

07/26/2026

Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City announced that the Bureau of Coastal Resilience would increase its budget to more than $43 million in coming years. The agency is responsible for addressing the effects of climate change in the city, including the operation of flood gates. https://nyti.ms/3TiKWSt

07/23/2026

Great to be with our Elements House-Lower East Side members today!

07/23/2026

The U.S. has now reported the most measles cases in any year since 1991, reaching the highest level in 35 years.

The country reported 2,295 cases as of Tuesday, according to data from Johns Hopkins University’s U.S. measles tracker. https://wapo.st/4pAZlFB

07/22/2026

Wishing everyone who is observing Tisha B'Av. May this day of remembrance lead to healing and hope for all. Tzom mo'il