New York VOAD

06/01/2026

Inside Climate News: As Seas Rise, Louisiana Faces a Choice: Plan for Movement or Let Crisis Decide

Coastal Louisiana may be ground zero for climate migration in the U.S., but a new study argues that planning now could turn displacement into agency.

05/27/2026

Summer & Fall 2026 audit slots still available — Apply now!

05/22/2026

Helpful tips for this weekend’s predicted storms!

Steady rain is expected across NYC this Memorial Day weekend, starting late Saturday morning through Sunday morning. Significant flooding isn’t anticipated, but some areas may see minor nuisance flooding and ponding on roadways.

Plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and sign up for Notify NYC for the latest updates: nyc.gov/notify

05/22/2026

Amazing coordination between Islamic Relief USA and New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) assisting residents impacted by floods in Queens.

05/19/2026

“Just as New Yorkers look out for one another through the coldest days of winter, we must do the same through the hottest days of the year.”

Real-feel temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-to-upper 90s.

05/17/2026

“The World Health Organization estimates that heat contributes to roughly half a million deaths worldwide each year.”

As heat waves grow longer and deadlier, cities around the world are using drills and tabletop exercises to expose weaknesses before a real emergency strikes.

05/15/2026

In this powerful plenary session from the National VOAD Conference, Mitchell Stripling of the NYC Preparedness & Recovery Institute challenges us to imagine ...

05/14/2026

“…disaster recovery advocates warn that limiting survivor aid to those with uninhabitable homes could increase displacement and economic insecurity, especially for low-income survivors.”

Major aid shift: The council proposes replacing damage-based aid eligibility with predefined disaster metrics, potentially reducing the number of federally supported events. Faster, leaner FEMA: Recommendations aim to streamline processes, deliver payments within 30 days, and shift more disaster rec...

05/13/2026

The Boilermaker Road Race is on Sunday July 12, 2026. It includes the following events: 15K Race - Presented By Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, 5K Race - Presented by Utica National Insurance Group, Wheelchair 15K - Presented by NBT Bank and Sitrin Health Care Center, VIRTUAL 15K Race - Presented By....