While the official start of the winter season is still about eight weeks away, New Yorkers know that winter storms can strike at any time. October 26-November 1 is Winter Weather Awareness Week in New York State. New Yorkers everywhere are encouraged to take some time during the week’s observance to start preparing for the upcoming season by taking some common sense safety actions now. Visit our Winter Preparedness page for information you should know in order to be prepared for the winter months ahead.
The NYS Office of Fire Prevention & Control and the State Emergency Management Office urge you to:
Make sure that you have working carbon monoxide and smoke alarms properly installed in your home. The changing of the clocks on Sunday, November 2, for the end of Daylight Saving Time is the perfect occasion to check both smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace their batteries if needed.
The FFY08 Citizen Corps Grant application period began on September 16, 2008. The grant program, part of the FFY08 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and made available through the Department of Homeland Security, makes available $532,253.60 to local units of governments. The grant program is being administered by the New York State Emergency Management Office (NYSEMO).
The Request for Assistance (RFA) / Grant Guidance and Application (PDF) for the grant is available here. The FFY08 Citizen Corps Grant is a competitive reimbursement grant. Applications must be postmarked no later than November 1, 2008.
The Grant Application and Narrative Workplan (MS Word document) is posted for convenience in applying. Also, the Appendix A, Standard Clauses for NYS Contract, a required document for application, is also available in MS Word format.
SEMO's monthly newsletter, the Emergency Management Times, is now available online.
Every community's level of preparedness begins with its individual families and businesses. Take time to learn how you can be better prepared to protect yourself and your loved ones. Develop emergency plans and make certain that proper emergency supplies are readily available at home, at work or anywhere else that you and your family spend time.
It pays to Be Prepared!
For more information, visit the Office of Homeland Security's Aware/Prepare web site.
FEMA’s Grants and Assistance Programs web page lists multiple funding sources to assist emergency management officials with programs such as training, food and sheltering programs, and hazard mitigation funding.
Visit SEMO’s Related Links web page (under the Information tab above) to view, or click the following link:
www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm
