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Summer Weather Safety:

Summer weather safety requires protecting yourself from extreme heat, strong UV rays, and sudden severe storms. Severe weather in the United States accounts for numerous deaths and injuries and billions of dollars in damage. Check out the National Weather Service Weather Hazards page. Keep an eye on those at greater risk from extreme heat, seek shade when outdoors, stay hydrated, and utilize local cooling centers.

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Summer Grilling Safety:

Help ensure you and your family remain safe and injury-free while enjoying your summer barbecues:

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Stay Safe on the Water or Hiking Trails:

Stay safe on the water this summer by being prepared and using the appropriate equipment, whether boating, kayaking, or wakeboarding. Learn more on water safety from the National Safety Council and download the What3words app onto your smartphone. It utilizes the phone's GPS and provides three unique words to assist emergency responders in pinpointing your location, whether on the water or on our many local hiking trails.

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Read the 14850.com article on how what3words helped first responders reach an individual with a medical emergency on Connecticut Hill. 

Read how "What3words” helped rescue a group of hikers from Watkins Glen State Park.

Community Preparedness:

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Register to attend a Citizen Preparedness Corps training near you and learn how to prepare for any type of disaster or emergency, respond accordingly and recover. Learn more at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services page. The next scheduled training in Tompkins County will be on Tuesday, July 28th at 6:00pm at the McLean Fire Hall, 2 Stevens Road. 

Topics include how to develop a family emergency plan, how to prepare your family and home for a potential emergency such as fire, what to do in specific situations such as active shooter, and covers evacuation or sheltering-in-place due to a life-threatening event, and much more. The training also discusses what to do when returning home after an emergency, including re-entry procedures, checking for and documenting damage safely, addressing emotional and other personal needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic event, and being wary of post-disaster scams.

Additional Preparedness Checklists:         

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Tune In:

Disaster and emergency information will broadcast from these local radio stations:

  • 870AM WHCU
  • 97.3FM WYXL
  • 91.7FM WICB

If your TV is working, monitor a regional all-news channel, such as Spectrum News, or the Weather Channel. A weather radio will also provide accurate and current information.

National Weather Service in Binghamton

What types of emergencies can happen in Tompkins County?

There are certain basic concepts of preparedness that apply to any type of situation:

  • Be Informed
  • Make a Plan
  • Build a Kit
  • Get Involved

Learn more at www.ready.gov.

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