NYS Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program

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Steinberg Reading Room, Elting Memorial Library. Join us on Tuesday, October 6th at 6:00 PM for a free Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program. Register to get an email reminder the day before the program. Registration is optional. This event was originally scheduled for March 3rd and had to be postponed. Program Description: "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 teaches residents to have 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 man-made disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies." "The Citizen Preparedness Corps (CPC) training began in February 2014. Its purpose is to teach people how to prepare for disaster or emergency situations. The course includes information about the types of risks and hazards people face. It teaches how to develop individual and household plans. The training also encourages all to think about and save needed emergency supplies. Learning how to help yourself and others in advance will help you react faster when facing a crisis. The CPC provides two types of trainings – Bag events and Non-bag events - that last between 60 and 90 minutes. The New York National Guard teach the classes. Training locations must meet the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bag events require that the location be open to the public for the training. Individuals must register on the Division's website prior to the event. At least 50 individuals must sign up or it will be cancelled or rescheduled. An emergency go-bag will be available (one per family) at the end of the class. The Non-bag events do not need to be open to the public and do not…

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