Program provides the knowledge and tools needed to prepare, respond and recover
Catskill Regional Medical Center will host the New York Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program, a free disaster preparedness training program, on August 1, 2019. The session will be offered at 1:00 p.m. and again at 4:00 p.m. in Board Room A & B at Catskill Regional Medical Center, 68 Harris Bushville Road, Harris NY. All interested citizens may attend and no advanced registration is required.
The event is part of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s continuing Citizen Preparedness Training, which provides citizens with the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible from pre-disaster conditions. The program is presented by New York National Guard troops, working with experts from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and local emergency management personnel.
The Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program covers a broad range of emergency preparedness topics, like:
- Developing a family emergency plan
- Stocking up on emergency supplies
- Registering for NY-Alert, the free statewide emergency alert system.
Following the session, participants will receive a training certificate and a wallet-sized “Z-Card” with emergency preparedness information.
“In the event of a natural or man-made disaster, the resources we frequently depend on may not be readily available. Being aptly prepared is crucial,” said Greater Hudson Valley Health System Manager of Emergency Management, Robin Masiero. “With severe weather events becoming increasingly common, we are thrilled to offer this free and important training event to our community.”
For more information on the program and emergency preparedness, visit www.nyprepare.gov.