Emergency Preparedness and Response
Emergency Preparedness
Responsible for planning, preparing, responding, and recovery capabilities in addition to close collaboration with local, regional, NYS, and Federal agencies relative to natural and man-made disasters, acts of terrorism, bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and other public health emergencies.

- Demonstrates and test capabilities through preparedness measures, exercises, and trainings to ensure the safety of the general public.
- Assists with bringing community partners together in times of emergency or disaster.
- This integrated system establishes a uniform set of processes, protocols, and procedures that all emergency responders, at every level of government, will use during an emergency.