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"COVID-19 and climate change are on a collision course," says New York City emergency management department spokesperson Omar Bourne.
"There is no question that the challenges we face this summer are unprecedented."
Cities Brace For 'Collision Course' Of Summer Heat Waves And COVID-19
“New Yorkers who can safely isolate in their homes are asked to continue to do so,” said emergency management spokesman Omar Bourne in a statement.
“The city remains committed to providing resources to protect vulnerable New Yorkers against the spread of Covid-19, while balancing all available resources to fight this pandemic.”
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"We really want New Yorkers to know that the city's emergency management is here for them to help them prepare before an emergency, during an emergency and after," Bourne says.
“COVID-19 and climate change are on a collision course,” said New York City Emergency Management Department spokesperson Omar Bourne.
“There is no question that the challenges we face this summer are unprecedented.”
Cities Brace For ‘Collision Course’ Of Heat Waves And COVID-19
The city’s ambulances are responding to about 6,000 calls a day — 50% more than average. Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro said a five-day stretch last week was the busiest in the history of the city’s EMS operation.
So far, 100 ambulances have arrived and the rest are expected by the end of the week, said Omar Bourne, a spokesman for the city’s emergency management agency. They’re supplied through the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
"We want residents in coastal areas to make sure they have emergency plans put in place," said Office of Emergency Management spokesman Omar Bourne.
"Prepare your Go Bags, charge cell phones and remove loose objects that are susceptible to causing harm."
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