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Serves as a liaison for and facilitator of emergency response training. Provides emergency response information both during an emergency as well as planning, mitigation and recovery from disasters. Administers various federal and state grants in the areas of emergency response.

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Organizational Disaster Training
Hazardous Materials Control
Household Hazardous Materials Information
Hazardous Materials Emergency Advisories
Fire Services
General Disaster Information
Disaster Relief / Recovery Organizations
County Offices of Emergency Services
Emergency Management Training
Serves as a liaison for and facilitator of emergency response training. Provides emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery efforts during an emergency also has listings of hazardous materials. Assigns house numbers so residents can better be located in an emergency.

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Disaster Relief / Recovery Organizations
Organizational Disaster Training
Household Hazardous Materials Information
Hazardous Materials Emergency Advisories
Emergency Management Training
General Disaster Information
House Numbers
Hazardous Materials Control
County Offices of Emergency Services
Provides Oswego County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions a program for the disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, an Energy Recovery Facility, five transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas. Provides solid waste and recycling management information in Oswego County.

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Waste Management Information
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Sharps Disposal Programs
Environmental Hazards Information
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Recycling
Dredged Materials Disposal
Medication Disposal
Agricultural Waste Management
Medical Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste Control
Provides Oswego County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions a program for the disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, an Energy Recovery Facility, five transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas. Provides solid waste and recycling management information in Oswego County.

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Waste Management Information
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Sharps Disposal Programs
Environmental Hazards Information
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Recycling
Dredged Materials Disposal
Medication Disposal
Agricultural Waste Management
Medical Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste Control
Provides Oswego County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions a program for the disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, an Energy Recovery Facility, five transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas. Provides solid waste and recycling management information in Oswego County.

Categories

Waste Management Information
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Sharps Disposal Programs
Environmental Hazards Information
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Recycling
Dredged Materials Disposal
Medication Disposal
Agricultural Waste Management
Medical Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste Control
* Provides fire, emergency medical, hazardous materials, search and rescue, extrication. * Provides fire prevention education.

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Hazardous Materials Control
Emergency Rescue
Fire Control/Extinction
Fire Prevention Information
Enforce regulations controlling 39 Community Water Supplies (CWS) and 254 Non-Community Water Supplies (NCWS) in Suffolk County. The Office of Water Resources serves the Bureau of Drinking Water; Public Water Supply; Emerging Water Issues; Private Wells; Private Water Testing Program; Bureau of Groundwater Resources; Pesticides; Brownfields; Source Water Assessment Program; Comprehensive Water Resources Management Plan; Special Investigations and Superfund/Brookhaven National Laboratory. Call for detailed information regarding all programs and services offered.

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Environment and Public Health / Safety
Water Quality Monitoring
Water Quality Assurance
Water Supply System
Pesticide / Herbicide Control
Tap Water Testing
DBCH conducts inspections, monitors, and approves permits for public facilities including children's camps, food service facilities, swimming pools, sewage collection/ disposal and treatment. Investigates food borne illnesses, sewage failures, animal infestations, and animal bites. Provides technical assistance for chemical spills or other hazardous waste. Also does compliance checks on tobacco retails to enforce state and local clean air regulations.

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Air Pollution Control
Environmental Hazards Information
Water Quality Assurance
Restaurant / Food Sanitation
Hazardous Materials Control
Food Complaints
Public Facility Health Inspection
Pest Identification
Restaurant Complaints

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Forest Conservation
Fishing Licenses
Wilderness Conservation
Automobile Emissions Control
Hazardous Waste Control
Soil Conservation
Wildlife Conservation
Hunting Safety Education
Water Resources Conservation
Watershed Conservation
Industrial Pollution Control
Hunting Licenses
Provides educational programs on agriculture, horticulture and related topics. Provides assistance with insect, plant disease, weed identification and management crop production recommendations environment and health issues farmland and open space management and preservation. Also interprets research studies and educates populations on the proper safeguards when using chemicals/pesticides.

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Food Safety Standards
Food Production
Home Gardening Assistance / Supplies
International Agricultural Development
Crop Production Support
Land Conservation
Land Use Regulation
Pesticide / Herbicide Control
Farm Associations
Research
Agricultural Issues
Operates East Meadow Farm (EMF) Horticulture and Demonstration Garden Center. Provides educational information on water conservation, pesticide reduction and pollution awareness, integrated pest management practices, horticulture waste reduction, plant care for garden/landscape and pesticide safety. Operates Environmental Horticulture Information Center and a Horticulture Helpline. Horticulture enrollees receive L.I. Gardening Publication. Call for registration information. Conducts CCE Master Gardener volunteer training program. Soil testing and demonstration gardens are at East Meadow Farm location.

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Pesticide / Herbicide Control
Outdoor Environmental Education
Horticultural Societies
Water Resources Conservation
Conservation
Gardening / Landscaping Instruction
Home Gardening Assistance / Supplies
Maintains town-owned landfill for registered carter dumping. Provides for hazardous waste dumping twice a year call for schedule. Facilitates communications between residents and carters.
DBCH conducts inspections, monitors, and approves permits for public facilities including children's camps, food service facilities, swimming pools, sewage collection/ disposal and treatment. Investigates food borne illnesses, sewage failures, animal infestations, and animal bites. Provides technical assistance for chemical spills or other hazardous waste. Also does compliance checks on tobacco retails to enforce state and local clean air regulations.

Categories

Air Pollution Control
Environmental Hazards Information
Water Quality Assurance
Restaurant / Food Sanitation
Hazardous Materials Control
Food Complaints
Public Facility Health Inspection
Pest Identification
Restaurant Complaints
The County Emergency Management Office coordinates all planning, preparedness, response and recovery efforts in the case of an emergency or disaster. They also administer various federal and state grants in the areas of emergency response.

Categories

Emergency Rescue
Organizational Disaster Training
Household Hazardous Materials Information
Hazardous Materials Emergency Advisories
Fire Services
Emergency Management Training
Disaster Relief / Recovery Organizations
House Numbers
Hazardous Materials Control
County Offices of Emergency Services
General Disaster Information
Responsible for protecting the community from adverse health effects that may result from environmental pollution, unsanitary conditions or unsafe practices. Activities include backflow prevention, inspection and regulation of public beaches and swimming pools, information on beach openings and closings, inspections and monitoring of children's summer camps, demolition permits, monitors the quality of drinking water, conducts hearings on alleged violations of Public Health Laws, inspects food service establishments and investigates foodborne disease outbreaks, provides training for food service managers, responds to complaints regarding dog waste, garbage overflowing sewage and bird feeding, responds to heating complaints, regulates the removal or abandonment of fuel oil tanks, tests for lead exposure, investigates reports of animal bites and rodent complaints, inspects sewer connections/closures, controls the spread of mosquitoes, and inspects and provides sanitary control over motels and hotels. Call for more information.For recorded information on beach openings/closings in Nassau County call (516)227-9000.

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Mosquito Control
Backflow Contamination Prevention
Beach Closures / Water Contact Advisories
Pool Sanitation
Water Quality Information / Reporting
Restaurant / Food Sanitation
Pest Control Services
Hazardous Waste Control
Public Health
Promotes and protects the health of all who live, work, and play in Nassau County. The mission is accomplished through direct services and community partnerships in the following areas: Development and maintenance of individual and community preparedness for public health hazards and events; Investigation, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; Prevention of environmental health hazards through assessment, regulation, and remediation; Promotion of healthy lifestyles through outreach and education and Provision for evaluation and services to individuals, children, and families that have developmental delays and concerns. Call for detailed information.

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Epidemiology Research
Outreach Programs
Public Awareness / Education
Food Safety Standards
Health Statistics
Environmental Hazards Information
Public Health Issues
Community Wellness Programs
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Hazardous Materials Control
Vaccine Information
Communicable Disease Control
Environmental Hazards Evaluation
Health Education
Five fire stations provide fire prevention education; fire suppression/rescue; building collapse; vehicle extrication; water/ice rescue; hazardous materials response; and emergency medical services (EMS).

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Fire Prevention Information
Hazardous Materials Control
Fire Control/Extinction
Paramedic/EMT Services
Provides Oswego County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions a program for the disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, an Energy Recovery Facility, five transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas. Provides solid waste and recycling management information in Oswego County.

Categories

Waste Management Information
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Sharps Disposal Programs
Environmental Hazards Information
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Recycling
Dredged Materials Disposal
Medication Disposal
Agricultural Waste Management
Medical Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste Control
* Manages programs and enforces regulations under the New York State Environmental Conservation Law.* Provides environmental permits.* Investigates and cleans up hazardous waste sites.* Manages fish, wildlife areas and state forests.* Manages solid and hazardous materials.* Provides spill prevention and response.* Provides an air quality hotline.*For After Hours Wildlife Issues use website for finding a wildlife rehabilitator Special Licenses Search System - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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Hazardous Materials Control
Wildlife Conservation
Land Conservation
Public Awareness/Education
Offers three major programs, the Toxic and Hazardous Material Storage Program, the Environmental Assessment and Remediation Program and the Swimming Pool Program. The registration, inspection, testing, permitting and closure of storage facilities containing toxic or hazardous liquids is the core responsibility of the Office of Pollution Control. The cleanup of contaminated storm drains, septic systems and leaching pools is completed in the OPC’s Remediation Program. The OPC inspects industrial sites and commercial establishments to verify compliance with Suffolk County Sanitary Code. The greatest threats to the county’s drinking water supply, gas stations and dry cleaners, are inspected on a more frequent basis. The OPC regulates most public swimming pools in Suffolk County. The office regularly inspects these pools for compliance with New York State and Suffolk County regulations. Call the Office of Pollution Control for services and programs offered.

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Hazardous Waste Control
City / County Planning Offices
Water Quality Assurance
Media Materials
Hazardous Materials Collection Sites
Planning / Coordinating / Advisory Groups
Printed Materials
Business Consulting Services
Indoor Air Pollution Information
Responds to chemical emergencies, concerns about hazardous waste disposal sites, indoor air complaints, and occupational health issues.
DBCH conducts inspections, monitors, and approves permits for public facilities including children's camps, food service facilities, swimming pools, sewage collection/ disposal and treatment. Investigates food borne illnesses, sewage failures, animal infestations, and animal bites. Provides technical assistance for chemical spills or other hazardous waste. Also does compliance checks on tobacco retails to enforce state and local clean air regulations.

Categories

Air Pollution Control
Environmental Hazards Information
Water Quality Assurance
Restaurant / Food Sanitation
Hazardous Materials Control
Food Complaints
Public Facility Health Inspection
Pest Identification
Restaurant Complaints
Provides Oswego County residents, businesses, industries, and institutions a program for the disposal and recycling of solid waste, including management of a sanitary landfill, an Energy Recovery Facility, five transfer stations, recycling centers, and compost areas. Provides solid waste and recycling management information in Oswego County.

Categories

Waste Management Information
Radioactive Waste Disposal
Sharps Disposal Programs
Environmental Hazards Information
Refuse Disposal Facilities
Recycling
Dredged Materials Disposal
Medication Disposal
Agricultural Waste Management
Medical Waste Disposal
Hazardous Waste Control
Serves as a liaison for and facilitator of emergency response training. Provides emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery efforts during an emergency also has listings of hazardous materials. Assigns house numbers so residents can better be located in an emergency.

Categories

Disaster Relief / Recovery Organizations
Organizational Disaster Training
Household Hazardous Materials Information
Hazardous Materials Emergency Advisories
Emergency Management Training
General Disaster Information
House Numbers
Hazardous Materials Control
County Offices of Emergency Services