Dedicated to serving and protecting the residents of Otsego County.Cooling Centers

Ensures public safety and health by addressing different emergencies.

Provides county-wide 9-1-1 communications for fire, emergency medical or police emergencies.

Plans for and provides direction in case of natural and/or man-made disasters.

Coordinates the County's efforts to prepare for and respond to emergency situations.

Provides information on how you might be able to get help from the U.S. Government before, during and after a disaster. If the U.S. President makes help available to individuals in your community after a disaster: 1) go to DisasterAssistance.gov on your computer or smartphone2) take the anonymous questionnaire to get a personalize list of possible assistance3) quickly apply for many forms of assistance on the website4) update and check the status of your application online

Coordinates emergency preparedness and response activities for Broome County Health Dept. Community presentations on emerging public health threats (e.g. bioterrorism, pandemic, influenza, etc) available. Oversees Medical Reserve Corps Program.