Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus announced that the County’s Office of Emergency Management will host a Citizen Preparedness training seminar in conjunction with the New York National Guard and the State’s Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services on Tuesday, March 14.

The event is open to the public and will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the County’s Emergency Services Center, located at 22 Wells Farm Road in Goshen. Those in attendance will receive a complimentary Citizen Preparedness Corps Response Starter Kit, which provides emergency supplies including a first aid kit, batteries, blanket and other important items. All participants must register in advance for the seminar at dhses.ny.gov/citizen-preparedness-training-calendar. The class is limited to 100 attendees.

Presenters, including a contingent from Orange County’s Division of Emergency Management, will offer tips on responding to a natural or man-made disaster and answer questions from the audience. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Proper preparation in the home will be emphasized, along with encouragement to ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers are all readily available and working properly.