Free emergency preparedness training coming to Southport
SOUTHPORT, N.Y. (WETM) — With severe weather events on the rise, emergency preparedness is more important than ever. In response, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul's Office has announced a free in-person training session to help Chemung County residents get ready for any type of disaster.
The session will be hosted by the Southport Volunteer Fire Department in partnership with the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program, announced in a release on Friday, May 2, from the Chemung County Executive's Office.
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It will take place on Wednesday, May 14, at 6 p.m. at the Southport Volunteer Fire Department located at 1001 Carl St in Elmira. According to the release, the program will show people how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from both natural and man-made disasters.
Topics include building a family emergency plan, the release said, identifying the most likely threats of disaster subject to the area, and putting together an emergency supply kit.
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Each household that attends will receive a free Citizens Preparedness Kit to support the upkeep and development of their emergency preparedness plan.
Registration is required; people can sign up by visiting www.prepare.ny.gov. This training is part of a statewide initiative to help New Yorkers protect themselves, their families, and the community.
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