Providing disaster, recovery & training services to the Greater Buffalo, NY, area

Providing disaster, recovery and training services to Niagara County, NY

The purpose of the Niagara Falls Block Club Council is to unite established block clubs, assist in the development of new and emerging Block Clubs, work for improved conditions regarding drug and crime prevention, security, public safety, lighting and cleanliness in order to enhance neighborhood living conditions create programs and projects for the Council and Block Clubs and apply for available grants to become a self-sufficient organization.

The Department of Emergency Services works closely with the entire emergency services community in Erie County, serving the public and first responders.

"Dedicated to saving lives..."

In September 2010 Niagara University was awarded a three-year, $650,000 grant from the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (www.nysddpc.org) to develop curriculum for the training of police officers, fire fighters, emergency medical services, and other first responders in the state of New York.

The mission of the Erie County Department of Health is to protect the public's health, to prevent disease and premature death through the promotion of healthy living and wellness, and to provide a safety net of services for those with limited access to healthcare

The Niagara County Department of Health is working closely with planning officials, the New York State Department of Health and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) to monitor the H1N1 situation in Niagara County.

The Niagara County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) would be activated during an emergency. Team members would work in the POD's to bring services to the public in an efficient manner.

Niagara Frontier Search and Rescue (NFSAR) is a volunteer, non-profit organization that provides trained wilderness search and rescue (SAR) personnel to assist public safety agencies in searches for lost or missing persons. NFSAR is a proud member of the New York State Federation Of Search and Rescue Teams. The team is dedicated to saving lives and educating the community on wilderness safety.

The mission of the Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition (NITTEC) is to improve mobility, reliability and safety on the regional bi-national multimodal transportation network through information sharing and coordinated management of operations.

The Specialized Medical Assistance Response Team (SMART) provides trained and equipped volunteers to augment emergency services and public health first responders in Western New York.

The New York State All-Hazards Alert and Notification web-based portal is part of New York State's ongoing commitment to provide New Yorkers with information so that they will understand the risks and threats that they may face and know how to respond accordingly.

The mission of the New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) is to protect the lives and property of the citizens of New York State from threats posed by natural or man-made events.

New York State Office of Homeland Security directs and coordinates a comprehensive counter-terrorism and "all-hazards" prevention, preparedness and response strategy to protect the people of the State of New York.

The Ready Campaign of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, educating and empowering Americans to prepare for emergencies including natural disasters and potential terrorist attacks.

Extensive efforts are underway to track and monitor the spread of the flu. In the US, epidemiologists at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are working with states to collect, compile and analyze reports of the H1N1 (Swine Flu).

National Weather Service Buffalo New York services western and central New York and is the starting point for official government weather forecasts, warnings, meteorological products & information about meteorology.

ARRLWeb is the home of the American Radio Relay League, the US national organization of Amateur Radio operators.

Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.

EMI serves as the national focal point for the development and delivery of emergency management training to enhance the capabilities of federal, state, local, and tribal government officials, volunteer organizations, and the public and private sectors to minimize the impact of disasters on the American public.

FEMA's mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.

Over the past few years we as Americans have experienced both natural and man made disasters. In an effort to better inform the community the Northeast Texas Public Health District has compiled 18 Emergency Preparedness Topics and formatted the information to be friendly to deaf, blind, and limited sight populations. The information is in video and downloadable document format for public use. There is No Charge for use of the materials posted on this website.

Provides information on prescription and over-the-counter medications, including details on side effects, uses, and interactions as well as the latest drug news and alerts from the FDA.