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Helps dialysis patients get back on their feet when catastrophic events strike their communities. Provides funds to assist patients, replace medications, food and household items and pay for other necessities lost because of natural disasters.

Offers a program that is suitable for students who already have an associate, bachelors or master’s degree in a non-computing area and are seeking intensive computer-related technical training in a short period of time (two semesters). This option prepares students for challenging and rewarding careers in Network Design and Administration. Depending on the program track, Information Technology majors are taught various aspects of the management of information technology such as performance measurement, program development, disaster recovery, security, business analysis, top-down design of systems, and writing of technical documents. The concept of teamwork may be reinforced through the assignment of group projects in various courses. Overall, the curriculum is designed to teach technology as well as to develop technological decision-making skills required by a successful information technology professional. Call for more detailed information.

Creates local temporary help centers to victims of natural disasters (floods, fires, etc), to fill out applications for financial assistance that is needed to rebuild, renovate or replace damaged or lost materials during the time following a disaster.

988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022. When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary. The current Lifeline phone number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people in emotional distress or suicidal crisis, even after 988 is launched nationally.

Organize blood drives to collect needed blood types and/or help maintain blood supplies for local blood banks and hospitals.

Offers disaster-relief funds for individuals and families to prevent homelessness due to fire, natural disaster or condemnation of a building, including illegal immigrants who are not eligible for local or federal relocation grants.

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.

Coordinates emergency placements for individuals and families that have become homeless due to non-disaster related circumstances after regular business hours and DSS is unavailable.

Provides assistance and care to families immediately in the event of natural and other disasters including home fires, flood, and power outages due to storms.

Provides assistance and care to families immediately in the event of natural and other disasters including home fires, flood, and power outages due to storms.

Manages emergency and disaster preparedness and response and recovery activities in Tompkins County, including: information and services during a fire or disaster coordination of fire, ambulance and other emergency services in the countyTornadoes: There is no formal tornado warning system for Tompkins County. Check the radio or internet.

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

Provides assistance and care to families immediately in the event of natural and other disasters including home fires, flood, and power outages due to storms.

Coordinates emergency preparedness and response activities for Broome County Health Dept. Community presentations on emerging public health threats (e.g. bioterrorism, pandemic, influenza, etc) available. Oversees Medical Reserve Corps Program.

Volunteers needed for toy shop, soup kitchen, and bell ringers at Christmas time.

Coordinates the County's efforts to prepare for and respond to emergency situations.

Offers youth enrichment programs which include summer camping trips and opportunities for social, and spiritual development.

Provides emergency shelter as a last resort to those who have already been declined by DSS.

Provides confidential pre-screening to determine potential SNAP eligibility. Then assists with application process. Home visits can be arranged for elderly and/or disabled persons.Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) are SNAP recipients aged 18-64 who are able to work and don't have a dependent child in their household. They can only receive SNAP benefits for a limited time (3 months in a 36-month period) unless they meet certain work requirements or have an exemption. These work requirements generally involve working or participating in a work program for at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month). There have been a lot of "skimming" problems with EBT cards - it is recommended that people lock their cards if they are not using them and unlock when they go to use them.Below is the link to the EBT Skimming Scam - there is a way to lock EBT cards and this link lets clients know how to do it.EBT Scam Alert | OTDA

Oversees volunteer program and youth community service projects in Broome County, coordination of Blood Services volunteers and community presentations on preparedness. Volunteer opportunities range from helping at blood drives to office assistance. Also opportunities to work in disaster relief, youth services, health/safety education. Teen volunteer opportunities range from helping at blood drives to grocery shopping for homebound elderly to office assistance. Also opportunities to work in disaster relief, youth services, health/safety education.Age Requirement: 16+ yrs. Required Training & Application Procedures: Generally one hour scheduled training; complete written application Police Clearance: Background check required. Proof of Immunization: May be required for disaster services.

keeps up traditions and social relations of the Ithaca Fire Department collects and preserves relics and articles of historic value to City and Town of Ithaca firefighters provides funds for relief and aid of members, their widows and orphans gives emergency shelter for residents of the fire district during a local or regional disaster acquires and holds lands, real estate and funds for permanent quarters for the organization