Rockland County To Host NY Citizen Emergency Preparedness Training

By Idy Perl

Rockland County will be hosting a NY Citizen Emergency Preparedness Training to help local residents be better prepared for emergency weather situations. 

Extreme weather is becoming from frequent, and the NYS Homeland Security and Emergency Services is offering preparedness classes throughout the state to ensure households have the necessary resources to be prepared for emergency situations. 

The training will advise on how to prepare for and respond to disasters, create a family emergency plan, and how to stock up on supplies. Each registered household will receive a free emergency preparedness backpack filled with essential supplies to help them be prepared for various emergency situations. 

The event will be held on Wednesday, August 6th, from 6-7pm, at the Rockland County Fire Training Center. Registration is required for the event; click here to sign up.