EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
106 Tenth St. - Unit 36
Watkins Glen, NY 14891
(607) 535-8200 Phone
(607) 535-8201 Fax
Office Email
| William Kennedy - Coordinator - email |
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| Brian Gardner - Deputy Coordinator |
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| Vickie Perazzini - Secretary |
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Schuyler
County Emergency Management 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 service
through out 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 and disaster recovery
information and assistance to the general public.
Public Service Announcement
Sixth Annual “Keep the Wreath Blue” 2009 campaign
Schuyler County Firefighters Association has again teamed up with all of the Fire Departments in Schuyler County along with Schuyler County Volunteer Ambulance Corps, and Schuyler County Emergency Management, to remind all citizens to have a safe holiday season with our “Keep the Wreath Blue” safety reminder. The participating agencies will be placing a wreath in front of their stations this holiday season starting the day after Thanksgiving. The wreaths will be lit with blue lights. Whenever a structure fire occurs in the county, a blue light bulb will be replaced with a Red bulb.
Again this year the schools in Schuyler County will be participating by displaying a wreath and tracking fires in the county.
We ask that the citizens of Schuyler County use this as a reminder that fire safety starts at home and be vigilant in home fire safety.
For more information on Fire Safety contact your local Fire Department or Schuyler County Emergency Management at 607-535-8200 or www.schuylercounty.us Emergency Services/911.
Follow this program on Schuyler County Emergency Managements Facebook page.
“LET’S keep the wreath blue in Schuyler County”
For more information on fire prevention please contact your local Fire Department or Schuyler County Emergency Management office, www.schuylercounty.us
When You Need to Know…
NY-Alert
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
Home Fires…Two Ways Out
If your house were on fire, what would you do? A fire in your house or apartment is a potential reality! Develop a home fire escape plan now. Share it with your family members. Have two ways out of every room in your home. For assistance in developing a home fire escape plan, contact any member of your local fire department. For more fire escape plan information, visit our website at: www.schuylercounty.us Emergency services/911 link
Schuyler County Fire Departments will be conducting an EDITH (exit drill in the home) drill on October 1st at 7pm all of the Schuyler County Fire stations sirens will be sounded. When you hear the siren practice your EDITH drill. If you live were you are unable to hear the siren, start your drill at 7pm.
Proper Use of Wood Stoves
Wood stoves and fireplaces are beautiful during the holidays if used properly. Install and use wood-burning appliances safely. Obtain a permit before installation of your wood stove by a professional. Once completed, have the installation inspected by the local Code Enforcement Officer. Keep a metal screen around your wood stove or fireplace. Never use flammable liquids to start or freshen a fire in your stove or fireplace. Make sure you dispose of ashes only in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
Think Fire Safety
For more information on Fire Safety contact your local Fire Department or the Schuyler County Emergency Management Office at 535-8200.
