New York State Sen. Joseph Griffo announced today that he will be hosting a free emergency preparedness training program in conjunection with the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps, New York National Guard, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and the City of Rome.
The free event will take place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, in the Common Council Chambers at Rome City Hall, 198 N. Washington St., Rome.
With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program provides residents with the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to normal conditions.
This training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or manmade disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive one preparedness kit.
Registration is required. To register, visit www.prepare.ny.gov and select the appropriate training session or scan the attached QR code.
“Preparedness is key,” Sen. Griffo said. “This training session will provide valuable tools and resources to attendees that can help them when an emergency strikes. I hope that the public takes advantage of this important opportunity, and I thank the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps, New York National Guard, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services and the City of Rome for their willingness to partner with me for this event.”
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