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NFIP aims to reduce the impact of flooding on private and public structures by providing affordable insurance to property owners and by encouraging communities to adopt and enforce floodplain management regulations. The NFIP Help Center can answer general inquiries about flood insurance. Their number us 1-800-427-4661. NFIP Support Call Center answers questions about an existing flood insurance policy, if your agent or insurer is unable to assist you. Call 1-800-621-3362.

Provides educational workshops concerning disaster preparedness for people of all age groups. Provides free smoke alarms for families.

Provides first response to a disaster or emergency situation where both personal and property damage has occurred, through search and rescue, mass shelters, providing food and water, and more. Also assists companies and organization prepare by public awareness and management organization.

Provides the county with 911 emergency services including communicating information to help county residents during emergency/disaster situations. They are also responsible for the training of emergency personnel and overseeing emergency preparedness within the county.

The County Emergency Management Office coordinates all planning, preparedness, response and recovery efforts in the case of an emergency or disaster. They also administer various federal and state grants in the areas of emergency response.

Offers courses in First Aid, CPR, AED, Baby Sitting, Water Safety and Workplace Safety programs, and Disaster Response and Preparedness.

Offers a print version of the Indian Point emergency planning guidebook (English & Spanish).

Offers a volunteer program whose primary mission is to enhance community safety by mitigating risks, preparing for emergencies, responding effectively to crises, and aiding in recovery efforts. The Auxiliary Police Section is comprised of over 30 community based units. Each unit is made up of dedicated volunteers who: Prevent & deter criminal activity by routine patrols in marked Auxiliary Police vehicles; Ensure the safety of our fellow residents during various community events; Manage traffic at parades and special events such as the LI Marathon, fireworks displays, holiday ceremonies as well as other community events & festivities and Provide assistance and support services during disasters and other emergencies. Our auxiliary police officers must attend and complete a 150 hour / 38 session basic training course which is taught by state certified instructors at the Nassau County Police Academy. Call for more detailed information.

Offers information on what to do, where to go, and other helpful preparation information for an upcoming natural disaster or immediately afterward.

Participates in all phases of emergency management including hurricane preparedness, hazardous materials mitigation, and any and all natural or man-made disasters that affect the town. It is part of FEMA Hurricane Preparedness Program, and in times of emergency, fully integrates with federal, state and county agencies in providing disaster relief, emergency evacuation and housing and transportation for dislocated residents.

Provides technical training and coordination of Emergency Medical Services.

Extensive planning efforts have been undertaken to ensure that our public health staff and the community's first responders are fully prepared for any type of emergency that has the potential to impact the health of the public.

Active surveillance for unusual outbreaks; provides information on personal and family preparedness; education on severe weather events; practices mass vaccination clinics; volunteer medical reserve corps. Provides medical countermeasures.

Enforces the law and defends the interests of the United States according to the law ensures public safety against threats foreign and domestic provides federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime seeks just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior and ensures fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans.

Gathers information from Suffolk County’s Vulnerable Population for use during emergencies, evacuations and sheltering operations. The Suffolk County Emergency Preparedness Registry is designed to provide: Valuable lifesaving information to Emergency Responders during their response to a registered address; Identification of specific needs of residents requiring assistance during evacuations and Prioritize resources required to accommodate individuals during or after emergency operations. Call for detailed information to register.

Provides assistance to customers who have medical conditions requiring electrically operated medical devices or equipment to prepare for power outages. Also assists those with vision, hearing or speech impairments or disabilities. Qualifying Support Equipment: Dialysis machine, Apnea monitor, Oxygen concentrator, Respirator, Ventilator, Pressure breathing device, Infusion feeding pump.

Seeks to increase public safety through the sharing of important and timely information. SPIN members are contacted by e-mail or text messaging of unfolding emergency/disaster situations as they occur. Call for further information on becoming a member of SPIN.

Primary responsibilities include emergency planning and management, fire service and EMS coordination, and training of first responders. Works in the field and "behind the scenes" at most large events in the county and during disaster response and recovery.

Assists local governments, volunteer organizations and private industry through a variety of emergency management programs. These programs include hazard identification, loss prevention and training, operation response to emergencies, technical support, disaster recovery assistance, and in times of an emergency/disaster, will coordinate the response of all State agencies, ensuring the most appropriate resources are dispatched to the impacted area.

Provides courses to train individuals who want to become EMTs (Emergency Medical Technicians) or in fire emergency management.

Coordinates the Town's response to hurricanes, nor'easters, other severe weather conditions, and non-weather related catastrophes (including terrorist attacks). Operates around the clock during times of emergency or disaster to ensure the safety of the residents of North Hempstead. Visit website for Public Service Announcement and preparedness resources.

Promotes fire safety in Greene County. Provides fire investigation, fire prevention programs, hazardous materials incident mitigation, technical training, and public relations for fire departments in Greene County.

Saves lives, mitigates property loss, and improves economic efficiency by issuing the best watches, warnings, forecasts and analyses of hazardous tropical weather, and by increasing understanding of these hazards.