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Provides educational workshops concerning disaster preparedness for people of all age groups. Provides free smoke alarms for families.

NFIP aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures by providing affordable insurance to property owners and by encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. The NFIP Help Center can answer general inquiries about flood insurance. Their number us 1-800-427-4661. NFIP Support Call Center answers questions about an existing flood insurance policy, if your agent or insurer is unable to assist you. Call 1-800-621-3362.

Provides first response to a disaster or emergency situation where both personal and property damage has occurred, through search and rescue, mass shelters, providing food and water, and more. Also assists companies and organization prepare by public awareness and management organization.

Participates in all phases of emergency management including hurricane preparedness, hazardous materials mitigation, and any and all natural or man-made disasters that affect the town. It is part of FEMA Hurricane Preparedness Program, and in times of emergency, fully integrates with federal, state and county agencies in providing disaster relief, emergency evacuation and housing and transportation for dislocated residents.

Active surveillance for unusual outbreaks; provides information on personal and family preparedness; education on severe weather events; practices mass vaccination clinics; volunteer medical reserve corps. Provides medical countermeasures.

Provides educational workshops concerning disaster preparedness for people of all age groups. Provides free smoke alarms for families.

Saves lives, mitigates property loss, and improves economic efficiency by issuing the best watches, warnings, forecasts and analyses of hazardous tropical weather, and by increasing understanding of these hazards.

Provides educational workshops concerning disaster preparedness for people of all age groups. Provides free smoke alarms for families.

Provides educational programs to the public (schools, churches, civic groups, organizations, work sites) on a variety of health topics such as playground, sun, and traffic safety, poison control, and emergency preparedness. Offers a six week Healthy Living Workshop for individuals living with, or caring for someone with, a chronic disease.

Teaches customers more about saving money on energy bills and about Con Edison's programs and services. The Advocates can talk with civic, social, religious, professional or other groups at their local meetings. There's no cost to schedule a presentation. Also provides information, depending on the season, on cooling centers, heat stress and tips on how to save on your energy bills, as in winter keeping the house from losing heat, safety tips, managing the thermostat, and more.

Flood insurance will be newly required for properties with federally backed mortgages that are in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Residents are encouraged to review the preliminary maps HERE and to learn more about flood insurance. FEMA recommends that residents speak with their insurance broker or visit https://www.floodsmart.gov/ for more information. The insurance requirement begins within 12 months of the effective date of the maps (effective date is yet to be determined, sign up for email updates to stay up to date). Some properties may be eligible for discounted insurance rates after being newly included in the Special Flood Hazard Area. Additional discounts may be available if a municipality participates in the Community Rating System, a voluntary incentive program that recognizes and encourages community floodplain management practices that exceed the minimum requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Property owners may purchase insurance through the NFIP. The program is designed to cover damage in addition to limited disaster assistance programs in the case of a flooding event. The program is available regardless of whether your property is located in a flood zone. Most homeowners' insurance policies do not cover flood damage. With a high percentage of rental properties in Tompkins County, renters are encouraged to consider contents-only flood insurance, which can help protect items inside of a unit in the event of a flood.

Provides a recorded message with information and tips to keep cool during heat waves or very hot summer days and other sun safety issues.

Provides support to victims of fires and disasters. Provides blood donation services. Offers a series of courses on First Aid, CPR, Injury Prevention, Swimming, Life Guarding, and more. Courses offered at various sites. Corporate classes also available. Installs smoke alarms and provides in-home emergency planning assistance.

Provides educational workshops concerning disaster preparedness for people of all age groups. Provides free smoke alarms for families.

An online educational initiative of PSEG Long Island, United Way of Long Island, and 2-1-1- Long Island designed to help Long Islanders be prepared before, during, and after a disaster. Website includes preparedness information and safety tips for all types of disasters and emergencies. Direct links to government, utility, transit, weather, and first responder disaster resources offers centralized access to critical services during a disaster event. Special "For Kids" section offers preparedness guides and videos developed especially for children by PSEG Foundation and Sesame Street.

Provides a recorded message with information and tips to keep cool during heat waves or very hot summer days and other sun safety issues.

Provides a recorded message with information and tips to keep cool during heat waves or very hot summer days and other sun safety issues.

This Office prepares for and responds to public health emergencies. It works closely with the Medical Reserve Corps, and with County, State and regional agencies to coordinate responses to disasters.

Offers comprehensive selection of instructional courses including: first aid, CPR, babysitting, "When I'm in Charge - Home Alone Safety," water safety, pet first-aid, life-guarding and small water craft proficiency to individuals and groups. Free smoke alarms and installation. Schedule home visit: [email protected] or call: 607-785-7207

Provides a collaborative structure to coordinate the work of community organizations and resources to mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters in Broome County, NY.

Provides leadership to effectively prepare for, respond to, and recover from a wide array of public health emergencies. Information is available to help individuals prepare for varying types of emergencies including weather, natural disaster, and disease outbreaks. Primary responsibilities include:

• Developing and integrating all-hazards public health response plans;
• Educating the public and training the county response partners in: Integrated Shelter Support, Isolation and Quarantine, Mass Fatality, Mass Vaccination and Mass Prophylaxis, Medical Surge, and Strategic National Stockpile Plan;
• Conducting drills and exercises to test plans;
• Recruiting, training, and deploying Erie County's Public Health Emergency Response Team and the Specialized Medical Assistance Response Team (SMART).

The Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate advocates for the fair treatment of policyholders and property owners by providing education and guidance on all aspects of the National Flood Insurance Program. If your have utilized existing resources (insurance agent, National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insurance company and/or the NFIP Help Center) and are still frustrated and confused, request assistance from the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate on the issue you have been unable to resolve. Visit the OFIA's webpage at www.fema.gov/flood-insurance-reform-flood-insurance-advocate where your may submit questions and inquiries via the "Ask a Question" Link. An Advocate Representative will respond as soon as possible with additional information on how the questions or concerns will be handled. Online questionnaire only.

Responsible for planning and putting in place programs to respond quickly and effectively to threats endangering the health of the public and citizens. Threats include natural disasters, biological/chemical attacks, or emerging diseases.

Provides educational workshops concerning disaster preparedness for people of all age groups. Provides free smoke alarms for families.