Citizen Preparedness Training Program Event at Fordham University Wednesday Evening

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NEW YORK, NY (07/23/2014)(readMedia)-- New York National Guard troops will be holding a session of Governor Andrew Cuomo's Citizen Preparedness Training Program at Fordham University here at 6 p.m. this evening. The event is co-sponsored by Congress Member Jerrold Nadler, Borough President Gale Brewer, Senator Brad Hoylman, Assembly Member Linda B. Rosenthal, Council Member Corey Johnson, and Council Member Helen Rosenthal.

WHO: New York National Guard trainers, state and local emergency management officials,

WHAT: New York National Guard troops will be conducting a session of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's Citizen Preparedness Training Program. The event is expected to last approximately two hours.

WHEN: 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23.

WHERE: Fordham University, Pope Auditorium, 113 West 60th Street New York, NY 10023

Media Opportunity:

Interviews with New York National Guard troops and citizens.

Background:

Governor Cuomo's Citizen Preparedness Training Program provides residents with the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.

New York National Guard troops, working with experts from the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and local emergency management personnel, are holding classes across the state.

The program was designed by DHSES and covers a broad range of emergency preparedness topics, like developing a family emergency plan, stocking up on emergency supplies, and registering for NY-Alert, the free statewide emergency alert system. Participants will receive a training certificate, a wallet-sized "Z-Card" with emergency preparedness information, and a free Citizen Preparedness Starter Kit (one per family).

The kit includes a first-aid kit, face mask, pocket radio with batteries, food bars, emergency blanket and other key items to help citizens in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. The classes include information about what other supplies and personal information citizens should add to their kits.

For more information about the event, call the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs at 518-786-6186, or Sgt. 1st Class Ray Drumsta at 607-592-2070

For more information on the program and emergency preparedness, visit www.nyprepare.gov.