CITIZENS PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM

Wyandanch-Wheatley Heights Ambulance Corp is partnering with New York State to offer a two hour training course for residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.

The 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. Proper preparation in the home will be emphasized with encouragement to ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, along with fire extinguishers, are all available and in proper working order. Trainers will supply information on what organizations can provide additional support; how to register for NY-Alert, the free statewide emergency alert system; and how to be aware of notifications from such sources as the Emergency ALERT System (EAS). Participants will also be encouraged to get more involved in existing community-based emergency activities that may be organized through local schools, businesses or community-based organizations

A key component of this training is the distribution of New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps Response Kits that contain key items to assist individuals in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. As an individual, a family member, and member of their community, it is essential that citizens take a few basic steps to be prepared; their quality of life and their loved ones may depend on it. Often during an emergency, electricity, heat, air conditioning or telephone service may not work. Citizens should be prepared to make it on their own for at least 7-10 days, maybe longer.

• Each family participating will receive a free Citizen Preparedness Corps Response Starter Kit
• Certificate of completion will be given to all participants

Due to the high demand and limited space, you must register to attend this event. Click on the link shown to sign-up:  http://tinyurl.com/CitizensPrepare

Any questions, please contact Lieutenant Tanya Rivers via email at trivers@wwhac.com or call (631) 491-4071.