Libraries plan emergency preparedness seminars

New York National Guard troops, in conjunction with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, will be presenting a free disaster preparedness class at the Elbridge Public Library on Wednesday, March 7.

The two-hour program begins at 6 p.m. The library is located at 241 E Main St., Elbridge.

The event is opened to any interested citizen and no sign-up in advance is required.

The event is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s continuing Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program, which provides citizens with the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.

Working with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and local emergency management personnel, troops are conducting these training events across the state.

Since the program’s launch in early February 2014, troops have held more than 2,206 events statewide, and taught over 131,217 citizens how to be better prepared for emergencies and disasters.

The program, designed by DHSES, covers a broad range of emergency-preparedness topics, like developing a family emergency plan, stocking up on emergency supplies, and registering for NY-Alert, the free statewide emergency alert system.

The Citizen Preparedness Corps has equipped thousands of New Yorkers to respond better to emergencies and disasters, he stressed.

Emergency preparedness is part and parcel of the New York National Guard’s mission and experience, according to New York State Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Anthony German.

“The men and women of the New York Army and Air National Guard, who have responded to help their fellow New Yorkers during floods, hurricanes, and snow storms, know first-hand the value of being prepared for emergencies,” German said.

“Our Soldiers and Airmen are proud to be part of Governor Cuomo’s effort to help our fellow citizens prepare to cope with disasters and emergencies,” German added.

For more information on the program and emergency preparedness, visit:nyprepare.gov.

On March 10, the Marcellus Free Library will host a New York State Citizen Preparedness Training Program led by the NY State National Guard at 10 a.m.

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever the New Yorkers are prepared for disasters.  The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.  The 1.5 hour long training course will provide an introduction to responding to different types of disasters and Active Shooter/Active Violence situations.  Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies.  Led by the New York State National Guard.  Free and open to all.