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Provides information for individuals, families, businesses and communities about preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters, acts of terrorism, bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks and other public health emergencies. Assists in bringing partners together in times of emergency or disaster.

Coordinates the Town's response to hurricanes, nor'easters, other severe weather conditions, and non-weather related catastrophes (including terrorist attacks). Operates around the clock during times of emergency or disaster to ensure the safety of the residents of North Hempstead. Visit website for Public Service Announcement and preparedness resources.

Primary responsibilities include emergency planning and management, fire service and EMS coordination, and training of first responders. Works in the field and "behind the scenes" at most large events in the county and during disaster response and recovery.

Responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive state strategy to prevent, detect, respond to and recover from acts of terrorism. It oversees and coordinates the collaborative counterterrorism efforts of critical state agencies, departments, and authorities and works with local government and the private sector. It serves as the primary point of contact for all state homeland security activity with the United States Department of Homeland Security and related federal agencies. The State Office of Homeland Security works to provide the greatest possible security for New York State.

Provides assistance to customers who have medical conditions requiring electrically operated medical devices or equipment to prepare for power outages. Also assists those with vision, hearing or speech impairments or disabilities. Qualifying Support Equipment: Dialysis machine, Apnea monitor, Oxygen concentrator, Respirator, Ventilator, Pressure breathing device, Infusion feeding pump.

* Provides preparedness education programs for individuals, families or groups. Programs include smoke alarm installations including strobe light alarms and bed shakers, NYS citizen preparedness training, prepare with Pedro youth program.

Provides essential coordination of emergency preparedness, planning, response and recovery. Provides EMS training and coordination of Schenectady County Fire Mutual Aid Plan.

* Provides food inflow, storage, and distribution for disasters and emergencies.* Coordinates services with disaster relief agencies. National Red Cross Disaster Agreement Contract. Local Red Cross Disaster Services Board. National FEMA Board. Emergency preparedness and response planning. Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD).

The Columbia County Department of Health's Emergency Preparedness Division, in collaboration with the Columbia County Office of Emergency Management, is responsible for the planning, response, mitigation, and recovery to a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive incident, as well as an all hazard natural disaster.

* Offers emergency disaster services such as shelter, food, clothing, disaster welfare inquiries, emergency preparedness and response planning. Also offers family emergency/disaster training.* Offers Volunteer opportunities.

Assists local governments, volunteer organizations and private industry through a variety of emergency management programs. These programs include hazard identification, loss prevention and training, operation response to emergencies, technical support, disaster recovery assistance, and in times of an emergency/disaster, will coordinate the response of all State agencies, ensuring the most appropriate resources are dispatched to the impacted area.

Provides essential coordination of emergency preparedness, planning, response and recovery. Provides EMS training and coordination of Warren County Fire Mutual Aid Plan.

Ensures that citizens of all ages have access to appropriate health services and education.Cooling Centers

Provides essential coordination of emergency preparedness, planning, response and recovery. Provides EMS training and coordination of Greene County Fire Mutual Aid Plan.

Responsible for developing and implementing emergency management programs and activities and coordinating all aspects of the county's mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.

Provides essential coordination of emergency preparedness, planning, response, and recovery.

* Provides disaster assistance which is financial or direct assistance to individuals and families whose property has been damaged or destroyed as a result of a federally-declared disaster, and whose losses are not covered by insurance. * Provides disaster survivor resources. * Offers disaster recovery centers where individuals or families can go to for information about FEMA or other programs. * Offers a service in which individuals who have been denied assistance the ability to appeal the decision. Appeals must be made in writing and sent by mail or fax within 60 days of receiving the letter.

* Provides education and planning for public health emergencies. Natural disasters. Biological, chemical, radiological events.

Provides support to build, sustain, and improve the nation's capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Provides essential coordination of emergency preparedness, planning, response and recovery. Provides EMS training and coordination of Onondaga County Fire Mutual Aid Plan.

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

Provides essential coordination of emergency preparedness, planning, response and recovery. Provides EMS training and coordination of Montgomery County Fire Mutual Aid Plan.

Responsible for developing and implementing emergency management programs and activities and coordinating all aspects of the county's mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery capabilities.

* Provides education and planning for public health emergencies. Natural disasters. Biological, chemical, radiological events.