Rest Easy: Free New Rochelle Library Emergency Preparedness Program

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — Hurricane season is here, but tropical storms in the Atlantic aren't the only crisis that are easier to weather with the proper precautions in place.

The New Rochelle Public Library (NRPL) announced that the New York National Guard, in collaboration with the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), will present a NYS Citizen Preparedness Corps Emergency Preparedness Workshop on Tuesday, September 26, at 6 p.m., in the main branch of the library.

NRPL says that the workshop aims to equip residents with the knowledge and tools they need to effectively prepare for severe weather events and other emergencies, respond appropriately in a crisis, and recover quickly.

With severe weather events happening more often and becoming more extreme, it is important that area residents know how to face these disasters. The Citizen Preparedness Corps program, designed by the DHSES, was developed to ensure that NYS residents have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster that comes their way.

Key components of the program include:

• Family Emergency Planning: Attendees will learn how to create a family emergency plan, ensuring that all family members know what to do when disaster strikes.
• Emergency Supplies: Participants will learn how to stock up on essential emergency supplies to endure a crisis, particularly severe weather events.

"New Rochelle residents have been impacted by severe weather events, such as storms and floods, in the past, and know very well the tremendous damage they can cause," Library Director Tom Geoffino said. "As an information hub for the community, the Library is offering this workshop to help empower individuals to respond to severe weather events and other crises with confidence."

This program is free and open to all. Registration is requested and can be done here.

The New Rochelle Public Library is located at 1 Library Plaza. Learn more about the library on their website.