EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR William Kennedy Email 106 Tenth Street, Unit 36 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 Office 607-535-8200 Fax 607-535-8201 Office Email

Photo: William Kennedy, Coordinator; Vickie Perazzini, Secretary; Brian Gardner, Deputy Coordinator

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MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Emergency Management Office is to oversee, assist, and coordinate the fire service, emergency medical service, hazardous materials response, and 911 services throughout Schuyler County.  Coordinate disaster preparedness activities and disaster response in Schuyler County.  To reduce the harmful effects that natural and manmade disasters have on citizens, businesses, and governments of Schuyler County.

The mission is accomplished through –
• Administration and presentation of fire and EMS training programs to countywide emergency services personnel.
• Comprehensive all hazards pre-disaster planning.
• Pre-disaster mitigation planning.
• Provide pre-disaster recovery information and assistance to the general public.

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“File of Life”—A Free Program from Schuyler County

Every second counts during an emergency.  Schuyler County sponsors “File of Life”-- a free program for Seniors over 60 or anyone with medical conditions or disabilities--even children.

If you are a Schuyler County resident, you can receive a free magnetic File of Life packet to stick to your refrigerator.  The packet holds your personal medical information, which can be easily accessed by first responders—EMT’s, fire fighters, police-- in the event of an emergency.  This saves time—and possibly a life.

For more information about File of Life, contact Emergency Management of Schuyler County at 535-8200.  We would be glad to send you the necessary form and the packet.  If no one is in, please leave a message.

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When Seconds Count, StormReady® Communities are Prepared

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Winter Roads: Be Prepared, Be Safe

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When You Need to Know…

Schuyler County is urging all residents to subscribe to NY-ALERT, New York State’s All Hazards Alert and Notification System.  It’s free!

Get the emergency information that you need: severe weather warnings; road closings, and other local emergencies.

And you choose how to get the message:  land or cell phone, text or email message, on the web, Really Simple Syndicate (RSS) feeds, and more.

For more information, and to subscribe, visit: www.nyalert.gov

Be Prepared.  Be Informed.

If you do not have access to the worldwide web, call:  1-888-697-6972

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