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FOR RELEASE: Sunday, Nov 15, 2015

Free Emergency Preparedness Training at Sacred Heart R.C. Church in Cambria Heights on Sunday, Nov. 15

CAMBRIA HEIGHTS, NY (11/06/2015)(readMedia)-- New York National Guard troops, in conjunction with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, will be presenting two disaster preparedness class at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church here on Sunday, Nov. 15.

The first two-hour program begins at 12:30 and the second starts at 3 p.m. Two sessions are being held so that more people can take advantage of the class.

Scared Heart Church is located at 115-58 221 Street, Cambria Heights.

The event is opened to any interested citizen and no sign-up in advance is required.

The event is part of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's continuing Citizen Preparedness Corps Training Program, which provides citizens with the knowledge and tools to prepare for emergencies and disasters, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.

Working with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) and local emergency management personnel, troops are conducting these training events across the state.

Since the program's launch in early February 2014, troops have held more than 525events statewide, and taught over 48, 000 citizens how to be better prepared for emergencies and disasters.

The program, designed by DHSES, covers a broad range of emergency-preparedness topics, like developing a family emergency plan, stocking up on emergency supplies, and registering for NY-Alert, the free statewide emergency alert system.

The Citizen Preparedness Corps has equipped thousands of New Yorkers to respond better to emergencies and disasters, he stressed.

Emergency preparedness is part and parcel of the New York National Guard's mission and experience, according to New York State Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Patrick A. Murphy.

"The men and women of the New York Army and Air National Guard, who have responded to help their fellow New Yorkers during floods, hurricanes, and snow storms, know first-hand the value of being prepared for emergencies," Murphy said.

"Our Soldiers and Airmen are proud to be part of Governor Cuomo's effort to help our fellow citizens prepare to cope with disasters and emergencies."

For more information on the program and emergency preparedness, visit:www.nyprepare.gov.

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