COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM | NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Provides a training program that prepares you to help yourself, your family, and your neighbors in the event of a disaster or emergency. CERT members can give critical support to first responders and provide immediate assistance to their community. The CERT program builds strong working relationships between emergency responders and the people they serve. CERT members may also help with non-emergency preparedness projects that help improve the overall safety and quality of living within their community. CERT teams can assist their community year-round by helping with community emergency plans, neighborhood exercises, preparedness outreach, fire safety education and workplace safety. Call for detailed information about joining and services offered.
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510 Grumman Road West, Bethpage, NY 11714
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NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Responsibility to coordinate all County emergency response plans. OEM's responsibilities are to identify vulnerabilities, effectively mitigate disasters, public education, respond to all-hazard emergency situations, protect Nassau County's first responders, ensure continuity of government and business, and to facilitate an effective recovery. OEM will coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private entities to develop, maintain, and implement the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP).