The city Office of Emergency Management offered summer safety advice Tuesday at Joyce Kilmer Park.

Experts say residents should craft emergency plans in advance and make sure their families know the details. That will help them stay calm in the face of extreme circumstances.

The Tuesday information session aimed to prepare residents for natural disasters, health emergencies or human-caused tragedies.

OEM workers shared tips on CPR, emergency preparedness and staying cool amid the heat.

They say residents should prepare disaster kits in advance. They should be portable and contain basic necessities.

New Yorkers can also sign up for Notify NYC, a program that sends emergency alerts to participants' phones.