The Onondaga County Department of Planning wants to know how it can better prepare you for a disaster! All responses are confidential and will greatly help us improve preparedness throughout the County. 🌪️⛈️☔️‼️
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Multiple tornado warnings currently in place across NYS. If you are in a warning area take action now!
❗️ Move to a basement/interior room on the lowest floor.
❗️ If you are outdoors or in a mobile home/vehicle, move to the closest shelter and protect yourself from debris.
With the current heat advisory in place, we want everyone to do their best to stay cool! With the holiday today, some cooling center locations may be closed, so make sure you call before you go. The link to cooling center info can be found here: https://t.co/wIIQXE48pv
Just in: We recently announced a plan to reform our disaster assistance program. Planned updates include cutting red tape to help survivors recover faster by establishing new programs, expanding eligibility, and simplifying the application process.
More: https://t.co/4iLMNrh2ms
As the strong winds begin to impact Oswego County through the night tonight, here are some safety tips to help you and others stay safe. Monitor your local media, and call 9-1-1 with any life-threatening emergencies.
With the upcoming winter storm, hazardous road conditions are possible. The storm will likely impact morning and evening commutes on Tuesday. If you are traveling during the storm, be sure to leave early and give yourself extra time to arrive at your destination safely.
@NWSBuffalo has issued a Lake Effect Snow Warning for Oswego County from 4:00 PM Monday until 7:00 AM Wednesday. Main hazards are heavy lake effect snow, 35 mph winds, and hazardous road conditions. For more information or preparedness & safety tips visit https://t.co/tJ2oz6cWRr
What natural hazards are you concerned about in Oswego County? Share your thoughts with us and help to ensure we are preparing for AND preventing the impacts of future natural disasters. Scan the code or click this link to complete the survey: https://t.co/AEXkE4Nf5x
Drive with caution this morning as many parts of Oswego County are experiencing the first snowfall of the season. Give yourself extra time to get to your destination this morning.
Halloween is a holiday known for both its festivities, but also because of the significant increase in pedestrian motor vehicle crashes that occur. So, Oswego County EMO wants to remind everyone to stay safe, stay warm, and stay visible during your Halloween celebrations tonight!
On October 4th at about 2:20 PM, FEMA will be testing the Wireless Emergency Alert (WEA) and Emergency Alert System (EAS). WEA notifications will be sent to compatible cell phones, and EAS messages will be sent to radios and TVs. For more info, visit https://t.co/DVlz6S0IO6
⚠️ Boil Water Advisory ⚠️
The Oswego County Health Department has issued a Boil Water Advisory for portions of the Village of Pulaski for the next few days due to a water main break. For more information, visit https://t.co/0ccVpDBAP3
The @NWSBUFFALO has issued a Heat Advisory for Oswego County until 7:00 tonight. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and stay aware of heat illness symptoms! For more information on heat safety, visit https://t.co/1T1uSrBCUg
We are excited to announce the release of the Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management's 2022 Annual Report! Explore our comprehensive account of achievements, strategic initiatives, and collaborative efforts to strengthen community resilience. https://t.co/pBpnfaX2cf
1/2 As you may have noticed, there is currently a haze covering most of Onondaga County that smells like smoke. This is smoke dropping down from the wildfires in Canada. Be sure to follow the advice from the NYS DEC and other sources and reduce your outside activity.
Happy National EMS Week! As we begin National EMS Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to the exceptional EMS professionals of Onondaga County and beyond. Your unwavering dedication to saving lives and delivering compassionate care is exemplary. Thank you for all that you do!
Earlier today, Onondaga County Executive McMahon joined members of Onondaga County Emergency Management and volunteer firefighters in the county to announce volunteer recruitment efforts occurring this weekend through Recruit NY. For more info visit https://t.co/DEg6yLNS8z.
This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! A special thank you to the Onondaga County 911 Center for all of their work day in and day out to keep the residents of Onondaga County safe!