Last April, NYUCD participated in an important training exercise conducted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to strengthen our city’s preparedness to respond to a public health emergency, including the possibility of terrorist acts.

The DOHMH conducted Point-of-Distribution (POD) clinic training at NYUCD. A POD is used to rapidly provide treatments such as vaccines and antibiotics to large numbers of people at a central point. NYUCD had been selected as a training site because of its high-profile, rapid response to the events of September 11 and its long tradition of service and commitment to the safety and well- being of the community.

To find out what you, personally, can do to help safeguard your family members, friends, and colleagues, go to www.nyc.gov and read Ready New York: A Household Preparedness Guide online or download it in one of seven languages. You’ll find a comprehensive set of tips and information designed to help New Yorkers and other Americans better prepare for all types of emergencies.