WELCOME TO TOMPKINSREADY.ORG
Being prepared for an emergency is everyone's responsibility. The goal is to have every person and family capable of being self-sufficient for 72 hours during a large-scale disaster.
Learn more at www.ready.gov.
TUNE IN:
Disaster and emergency information will
broadcast from these local radio stations:
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870AM WHCU
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97.3FM WYXL
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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.
WINTER WEATHER AWARENESS:
The National Weather Service provides a wide range of winter safety tips, at: https://www.weather.gov/safety/winter.
WINTER DRIVING TIPS:
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Make certain your tires are properly inflated and have plenty of tread.
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Keep at least a half tank of fuel in your vehicle at all times.
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Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a garage.
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Do not use cruise control when driving on any slippery surface, such as on ice and snow.
Learn more here: https://exchange.aaa.com/safety/driving-advice/winter-driving-tips/#.Xcq5fldKiUk
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CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY:
Common Voices, on-line through Fire Advocates, provides several tips for Christmas tree and other holiday safety at: https://fireadvocates.org/.
WHAT 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  In Your Community
HEATING SAFETY:
From the National Fire Protection Association:
There is something about the winter months and curling up with a good book by the fireplace. But did you know that heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths? With a few simple safety tips and precautions you can prevent most heating fires from happening.
Be sure to visit this website for additional information on staying warm and safe this winter and for heating equipment safety:
https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/FPW/Safety-tip-sheets/FPW19HeatingSafety.ashx
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