NYC nuclear-attack PSA

In the event of a nuclear disaster, would you know what to do? If you're a New York City resident, there's a YouTube video for that.

NYC Emergency Management's PSA paints a lackadaisical approach to the apocalypse.

The city department released a minute and a half-long PSA about how to ride out the initial fallout in the wake of a nuclear attack. Earlier this month, the New York City Department of Sanitation released a tongue-in-cheek TikTok to their official account modeled after those famous ASPCA ads with Sarah McLachlan speaking on behalf of sad dogs. New York City Emergency Management was formed back in 1996 and “helps New Yorkers before, during, and after emergencies through preparedness, education, and response.” One of those emergencies could be a nuclear attack on the metropolis, and Emergency Management wants you to be prepared.

An NYC nuclear fallout PSA launched Monday on preparedness and people have feelings about it.

There are no imminent nuclear threats to New York City, Adams emphasized, but there will be a series of emergency management ads highlighting preparedness efforts. And that's very much the point. It may seem obvious, which may be why OEM's PSA was met with some raised eyebrows.

The New York City Emergency Management has released a new video instructing New Yorkers what to do if the city comes under nuclear attack.

According to Christina Farrell, New York City Emergency Management Deputy Commissioner, the public service announcement has been posted on social media, YouTube, and the NYC Emergency Management website and will show during safety presentations. The New York City Emergency Management has released a new video instructing New Yorkers what to do if the city comes under nuclear attack. In the PSA, New Yorkers are instructed, in the event of a nuclear attack, to go to the interior of a sturdy building and look for further guidance on the 'Notify NYC' smartphone app.