Citizen Preparedness Training Offered at Ithaca Airport, September 13

The Citizen Preparedness Corps (CPC) gives residents the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster or emergency, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.

The next training in Tompkins County will be Saturday, September 13th at 10:00am at the 2025 Airport Day and Preparedness Expo. September is National Preparedness Month.

The CPC training is led by New York National Guard members working with experts from the state Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and local emergency management. The class is co-sponsored by the local non-profit agency Love Living at Home.

“This training provides an excellent introduction to responding to a natural or human-caused disaster,” stated Geoff Dunn, Community Preparedness Coordinator for Tompkins County Emergency Response. “Afterwards, be sure to check out the many displays and demonstrations focusing on emergency preparedness, health, and safety.”

The Airport Day & Preparedness Expo is accessible at the entrance to East Hill Flying Club (62 Brown Road) with parking available at no charge in the long-term lot at the airport.

The CPC training is offered free of charge, but registration is required at: www.prepare.ny.gov. Each household completing the class receives a NYS Disaster Preparedness Kit.