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The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that America was not prepared for a public health crisis. But when New York was ambushed by the virus, we rose to the occasion, supported each other, and bent the curve. Information - listening to the scientists and following the facts - has been a key weapon in our battle to defeat COVID.
To continue to empower New Yorkers, we are launching a new Citizen Public Health Training where you will learn from top experts from Cornell on preventing and responding to public health emergencies. This innovative course will help New Yorkers support themselves, their families, and their communities. You will become a leader of health and preparedness in your community.
We are calling on New Yorkers in every neighborhood and community in the state to become trained Public Health Leaders. As a New York State Public Health Leader, you will better understand the coronavirus and other public health issues facing our communities and will gain the tools to understand the facts and be a trusted source of information and support in your community.
New York's greatest asset is its people. Together, we can defeat COVID; prepare for the public health emergencies of the future; and build a more resilient, healthy, and loving New York.
Things to consider to prepare for future severe weather events: Preparing for an Emergency during COVID-19 >>> Be READY Long Island>>> Do you have your emergency supplies including masks & sanitizer>>> Volunteering for Disaster Relief - Training>>> American Red Cross...Volunteers Needed .... Shelter Service Associates and Shelter Supervisors >>>
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Thank you for your interest in helping a community recover from a disaster. The best way that you can help is to be part of an organized effort that is working in coordination with local emergency response officials. It may take days or weeks after a disaster strikes to determine the true needs of the community, so PLEASE BE PATIENT. REMEMBER
DO NOT GO TO THE SCENE OF THE DISASTER The arrival of unexpected volunteers will interfere with response efforts. You could unsuspectingly put yourself and others at greater risk. VOLUNTEERS WILL BE MOST NEEDED DURING THE RECOVERY PHASE Please be patient and wait until community-based organizations are ready to use your assistance. THE NEED FOR DONATIONS OF IN-KIND GOODS WILL BE ADVERTISED Do not collect or donate goods unless there has been a specific need expressed and publicized by an organization supporting the recovery effort.
Want to Volunteer?
If you are currently unaffiliated with a volunteer organization & would like to be notified of disaster opportunities, register with the Long Island Volunteer Center HERE For further inquiries please email disastervolunteer@longislandvolunteercenter.org If you are a nonprofit, please consider posting volunteer opportunities on our website that you foresee becoming available.
REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER with a disaster relief organization seeking volunteers.
REMINDER: Preparedness Tips for Hurricane Safety
10 Tips For Keeping Children Safe In A Hurricane Register yourself as Safe and Well URGENT NEED FOR BLOOD IN THE AREA
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ According to the 120-hour Long Island Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster