The Citizen Preparedness Corps gives residents the tools and resources needed to help prepare for any type of disaster or emergency, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.
The next training in Tompkins County will be held Tuesday, July 23rd at 6:00pm at the Newfield Fire Department, 77 Main Street, Newfield.
CPC trainings are led by New York National Guard members working with experts from the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and are coordinated with local emergency management personnel.
“With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for disasters,” stated Geoff Dunn, Community Preparedness Coordinator for Tompkins County Emergency Response. “Come and learn how to develop family emergency plans and stock up on supplies.”
A key component of the training is the distribution of NYS Disaster Preparedness Kits to attendees (one per family). The training is offered free of charge, but all participants must register in advance at: www.prepare.ny.gov
