Orange County Emergency Preparedness Training

Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus announced that the County’s Office of Emergency Management will host a Citizen Preparedness training seminar in conjunction with the New York National Guard and the State’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services on Tuesday, March 14^th.

The event is open to the public and will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the County’s Emergency Services Center located at 22 Wells Farm Road in Goshen. Those in attendance will receive a complimentary Citizen Preparedness Corps Response Starter Kit, which provides emergency supplies including a first aid kit, batteries, blanket, and other important items. All participants must register in advance for the seminar at www.dhses.ny.gov/citizen-preparedness-training-calendar. The class is limited to 100 attendees.

“This training is important because it gives Orange County residents the opportunity to learn about basic steps that can protect them and their families in the event of an emergency or natural disaster,” Neuhaus said. “We are glad to have this opportunity to present important information that will be useful to all the attendees.”