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"Nassau rings up system to alert all to emergencies"
Newsday September 7, 2007.
"Far from ready for a disaster"
Newsday August 15, 2007.
"Are you ready for a major disaster?"
The Times of Middle Country August 9, 2007.
"$50,000 Allstate Grant Supports Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse"
Networking August 2007.
"Preparing for Disaster"
Newsday's Parents & Children January 2007.
"Catastrophe Site, Resources Offered by Middle Country PL"
Library Hotline September 25, 2006.
"Allstate Foundation awards $50,000 grant to create Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse"
BYM News September 12, 2006.
"New catastrophe readiness program at Middle Country Public Library"
The Times of Middle Country August 24, 2006.
"In emergency, don't break glass - head to the library"
The Times of Middle Country August 17, 2006.
"Library promotes disaster readiness"
Newsday August 10, 2006.
"Library Initiative on Disaster Readiness Will Begin August 10"
The Times of Middle Country August 3, 2006.
"Middle Country Library Foundation"
Long Island Pulse August 2006.
"Allstate Foundation Supports Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse "Readiness Begins With Me"
Networking August 2006.
"Middle Country Library Awarded Catastrophe Grant"
The Times of Middle Country June 2006.
Catastrophe Readiness Clearinghouse Press Release
June 2006
Disaster/Preparedness News
New York Times - Experts Warn of an Overdue Major Hurricane…and the New York Times covers how Long Island, Westchester, and New York City intend to prepare.
New York Times August 31, 2008
New York Times Long Island August 31, 2008
New York Times Westchester August 31, 2008
On June 10, the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released its 2008 Disaster Housing Plan.The plan describes FEMA's role of working with local governments and organizations to provide adequate housing for hurricane victims.
Governor announces new NYS Alert System
Governor Spitzer announced May 31 two important initiatives designed to enhance the State's ability to alert the public in emergency situations and respond after disasters. Read the May 31 Press Release.
SEMO Director: "Prepare now for hurricane season"
With the 2007 hurricane and coastal storm season here, the State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) advise New Yorkers to begin preparations by reviewing their emergency plans and check their cache of emergency supplies. He also advises individuals with special needs or requiring more information to contact their local emergency management office. Read Director Gibb's Press Release.
U.S. Geological Survey
Disaster News Network

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