• Find a Fire Department near you.
• CERT - Citizens Emergency Response Team
• SKYWARN Storm Spotter
• Amateur Radio

• Information about local programs and services is just a 3-digit phone call away.  2-1-1 maintains a database of all human service programs available to direct people according to their needs.  Dial 2-1-1 or 1-888-696-9211 or search the database online at:  www.211wny.org.

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CERT - Citizens Emergency Response Teams

The CERT Program will train citizens to respond to a disaster and provide other valuable services to the community.  Visit their website at https://ccaresny.ccc.samaritaneam.com

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SKYWARN Storm Spotter

A 3 hour training session will qualify you as an official Skywarn Spotter.  Skywarn is a network of volunteer storm spotters trained by the National Weather Service.  Spotters report threatening weather so early warnings may be issued.  To learn more go to http://skywarn.org/ or call 716-565-0204.

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Amateur Radio

Amateur Radio is used to support emergency communications during a disaster.  Teams consist of licensed amateur radio operators who volunteer to assist during emergencies.  To learn more go to http://www.arrl.org/ or call 1-860-594-0200.

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