A photo of a small waterfall in early spring in Olivebridge, NY

Emergency Preparedness

CCE provides evidence-based information and education about disaster readiness and response.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a valuable resource when it comes to questions about managing home, farm, business, and natural resource challenges. This is especially true when New Yorkers are faced with disaster. CCE provides evidence-based information and education about disaster readiness and response, including specialized expertise in agriculture and natural resources management.

General Disaster Information

Cornell University’s Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) pages include information on how to prepare for emergencies including natural disasters, power outages, fires, infectious diseases, radiation spills and more!

The American Red Cross website has information on how to make an "Emergency Survival Kit" and a "Disaster Preparedness Plan" for your family, as well as information on the special needs of children, persons with disabilities, and pets in an emergency.

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) provides this 2-page list of items to include in an "Emergency Supply Kit".

A flooded field near Campbell Hall, NY. The sun is setting and reflecting off the field in front of a barn.
Flood Recovery

Floods can be devastating to a family's home and the road to recovery can be long. Find out more about resources you can use by clicking the link above.

A photo of a small waterfall in early spring in Olivebridge, NY
Water & Septic Issues

Find consumer information about drinking water, home water treatment, wells, septic systems, bottled water, and other water quality issues by clicking the link above.

Snow and ice hanging off tree branches at Kenneth L. Wilson Campground.
Winter Weather Safety

Get tips on winter driving, personal & pet safety, how to prepare for winter storms, links to Cornell's EDEN website, and more at the link above.