Cold weather safety tipsExtreme temperatures of heat and cold can have dangerous effects not just on the elderly and the young, but also on anyone who does not take precautions to stay safe during these extreme temperature changes.

Cold Weather Tips
When temperatures start dropping below freezing and the wind chill factor adds to the frigid cold, we offer tips to staying warm inside and outside and what to do if someone is negatively affected by the cold. Read about them and other winter suggestions on Keeping Safe Cold Weather Safety Tips.

First responders should read the following guidance and information on infection control protocols and procedures to ensure your health and safety and the safety of the general public.

New York State Department of Health

Greater New York Hospital Association (GNYHA)

Center of Disease Control and Preparedness (CDC)

US Health and Human Services (HHS) Public Health Emergency

U.S. DOT Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)

 Personal Protective Equipment

 DES N95 Availability

 

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The Department of Emergency Services (DES) offers a variety of services to Emergency Service Agency Officers.  These services include: Haz Mat Team, Tech Rescue Team, Cause and Origin, Emergency Management and Communications. 

Learn more about each:

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These bulletins are reserved for Emergency Services personnel. Only authorized individuals may sign in to access them.

Authorized users may sign in to Bulletins and Guides Access.

Important Update
When you have retrieved the documents you need, sign out using the "Log out" button and then close the session tab or window to fully sign out of this secure area. Remember that the authorized User ID and password should never be shared.

Addiitonally, if you have forgotten the authorized User ID and password, contact DES. The "Forgot Your Password" and the "Forgot Your Username" links cannot reset the authorized registered sign-in credentials.

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Spread the word about the county's special needs assistance program.

The fliers below discuss the benefits of the Special Needs Registry. Westchester County residents, who may need assistance if they were to evacuate their homes in emergency situations, may apply to have their names added to the registry. Signing up is completely voluntary and all applications will be screened and evaluated.

Note that while this database is confidential, it will be shared with local, state and federal agencies that might be involved in an emergency response so they know where extra help may be needed.

Feel free to print and distribute the Special Needs flier to anyone you think might be appropriate for this registry.