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Contact: Kristin Devoe
kristin.devoe@dhses.ny.gov (518)242-5153 September 01, 2016
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DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REMINDS NEW YORKERS TO PREPARE FOR SEVERE WEATHER AND EMERGENCIES DURING NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH |
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The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services reminded New Yorkers that September is National Preparedness Month and urged residents everywhere to learn what they can do to be better prepared to protect their loved ones, homes and businesses, against natural and man-made emergencies or disasters.
John P. Melville, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services said, “It is important that people know what to do during an emergency, make sure that proper emergency supplies are available at home and at work, and to be informed and aware of events that are going on or are forecast to occur. The best way to get emergency information is by subscribing to NY-ALERT, the State’s alert and notification system.” To subscribe and learn more about NY-ALERT, the State’s free, all-hazards alerting system, visit www.nyalert.gov. Kevin Wisely, Deputy Commissioner for Emergency Services and Director of the State Office of Emergency Management said, “No matter what season, emergency preparedness should be a priority for all New Yorkers,”. As the State plans to prepare for possible impacts from Tropical Storm Hermine, individuals should prepare their families, homes and businesses as well. We all need to do our part to be better prepare ourselves, our loved ones, and our pets for emergencies and disasters.” As part of its continuing efforts to provide tools and resources to prepare all individuals for any type of disaster, and to respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions, Governor Cuomo launched the Citizen Preparedness Corps Training in 2014. Trainings are led by the New York National Guard, working with experts from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services’ Office of Emergency Management and Office of Fire Prevention and Control and also taught by volunteers from the American Red Cross. Since its inception, over 125,000 people from across the state have become better prepared in the event of an emergency or disaster. Classes have been also taught in Spanish, Russian, Haitian Creole, Burmese, Karen, and Chinese. During September, courses will be held in the following communities:
Thursday, September 8, 2016 – Long Island 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Bay Shore - Brightwaters Public Library 1 South Country Road Brightwaters, New York 11718
Saturday, September 10, 2016 - Manhattan 10:00 am to 11:30 am Bethel Gospel Assembly Church 2 East 120th Street Manhattan, New York 10035
Saturday, September 10, 2016 – Long Island 10:00 am to 11:30 am Port Jefferson Village Center 101 E Broadway Port Jefferson, New York 11777
Saturday, September 10, 2016 - Brooklyn 11:00 am to 12:30 pm The Church of Latter Day Saints 1218 Glenwood Rd Brooklyn, New York 11230
Wednesday, September 14, 2016 - Staten Island 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm Immanuel Union Church 693 Jewett Ave Staten Island, New York 10314
Thursday, September 15, 2016 - Rochester 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Irondequoit Public Library 1290 Titus Ave. Rochester, New York 14617
Thursday, September 15, 2016 - Paul Smiths 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm Paul Smith’s College - Joan Weill Student Center, The Pine Room 7777 NY-30 Paul Smiths, New York 12970
Saturday, September 17, 2016 - Brooklyn 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm The Church of Latter Day Saints This training will be conducted in Mandarin Chinese 828 60th St Brooklyn, New York 11220
Saturday, September 17, 2016 - Brooklyn 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm The Church of Latter Day Saints This training will be conducted in Spanish 828 60th St Brooklyn, New York 11220
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - Staten Island 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm JCC of Staten Island 1466 Manor Road Staten Island, New York 10314
Wednesday, September 21, 2016 – Broome County 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Whitney Point High School 10 Keibel Road Whitney Point, New York 13862
Friday, September 26, 2016 - Chautauqua County 10:00 am to 11:30 am Reg Lenna Center for the Arts 116 East Third Street Jamestown, New York 14701
Monday, September 26, 2016 - Manhattan 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center 415 E 93rd St. Manhattan, New York 10128
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - Bronx 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm BronxWorks Heights Neighborhood Senior Center 200 West Tremont Avenue Bronx, New York 10453
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - Elmira 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Ernie David Academy 933 Hoffman St. Elmira, New York 14905
Wednesday, September 28, 2016 – Wayne County 6:30 pm to 08:00 pm Williamson Town Court 6380 Route 21 Williamson, New York 14589
Thursday, September 29, 2016 – Schenectady 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Schenectady Armory 125 Washington Ave Schenectady, NY 12305
Thursday, September 29, 2016 - Manhattan 12:15 pm to 01:45 pm Project Find, Hamilton House 141 West 73 St. Manhattan, New York 10023
Friday, September 30, 2016 - Johnstown 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm Fulton Montgomery Community College Visual Arts and Communication Building 2805 NY-67 Johnstown, New York 12095
New courses are being added every day. To register for any of these courses, visit http://prepare.ny.gov/training-events. A condensed version is available online at www.prepare.ny.gov
Due to the success of last year’s theme, “Don’t Wait, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today,” will be returning for this September with a continuing emphasis on preparedness for youth, older adults, and people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.
Each week will focus of a specific action to prepare
The State’s observance is part of the National Preparedness Month campaign sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s ready.gov. The nationwide effort is designed to increase awareness, as well as encourage individuals, families, businesses and communities to take action to prepare for emergencies.
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