Citizen preparedness training offered in Ithaca on March 6

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 session in Tompkins County will be Thursday, March 6 at 6 p.m. at the Ithaca Elks Lodge, 124 Coddington Road.

CPC trainings are 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 personnel.

“With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it’s more important than ever to be prepared for disasters,” stated Geoff Dunn, Community Preparedness Coordinator for Tompkins County Emergency Response. “This is a great opportunity to learn how to properly develop family emergency plans and stock up on supplies.”

A key component of the CPC training is the distribution of preparedness kits to each family that attends. The training is offered free of charge, but registration is required. To register, visit: www.prepare.ny.gov.