The Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response hosts free Citizens Preparedness Training sessions throughout the County each year. These events are open to the public and designed to give you the tools and resources you need to better prepare for any type of disaster or emergency. Each family in attendance will receive a free Citizen Preparedness Corps Response Starter Kit.
Municipalities and agencies interested in partnering to host Citizen Preparedness training should contact William H. Beale, Director of Emergency Management, at (845) 486-2080 or readydutchess@dutchessny.gov.
Thursday, September 26, 2024 - FULL
6:00 pm Doors Open
6:30 pm Program Begins
Citizen Preparedness Training
Department of Emergency Response
392 Creek Road
Poughkeepsie, NY
Additional Fall 2024 training events to be announced soon.
