PREPAREDNESS:
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 disaster. It is hoped that this website will help you understand the types of emergencies that can and will happen in Tompkins County and will help you learn how you can be prepared for them.
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.

SAFETY TIP OF THE MONTH:
Winter Driving Preparedness

Winter Driving Preparedness Tips:
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Check road conditions.
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Get weather forecast.
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Don't crowd the plow.
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Drive slower and safer.
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Prep your vehicle (tires, wiper fluid, etc.).
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For more information, visit: https://www.weather.gov/wrn/winter_safety.
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Q & A: WHAT TYPES OF EMERGENCIES CAN
HAPPEN IN TOMPKINS COUNTY?
Flooding
Winter Storms - Snow/Ice/Cold
Power Outages
Heat Emergencies
Fires
Chemical/Hazmat Accidents
Wind Storms/Tornado
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
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE DEICER USE:
Cornell Cooperative Extension-Onondaga produced a useful fact sheet on "Best Practices for Road Salt and Deicers" that includes information on the environmental impacts of over-application of rock salt, as well as guidelines on how much to use and other tips.
The fact sheet is located on their website: http://cceonondaga.org/resources/best-practices-for-road-salt-and-deicers
Source: Cornell Cooperative Extension-Onondaga and Tompkins County.
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