{"id":1642,"date":"2026-02-11T16:10:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T21:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/health\/?page_id=1642"},"modified":"2026-02-19T08:57:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T13:57:16","slug":"emergency-preparedness","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/health\/emergency-preparedness\/","title":{"rendered":"Emergency Preparedness"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1642_9999ee-f3 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1642_9999ee-f3 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1642_9999ee-f3 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1642_9999ee-f3 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_20466c-67, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_20466c-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1642_20466c-67\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_20466c-67 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_20466c-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1642_20466c-67\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1642_20466c-67 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1642_20466c-67\">What is Public Health Emergency Preparedness?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) means being ready for emergencies that affect people&#8217;s health. We help communities prevent problems, stay safe, respond fast, and recover. Being prepared means planning ahead, working together, and fixing problems when they happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is how the Onondaga County Health Department helps keep our community safe and healthy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_17f574-b5:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_17f574-b5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_17f574-b5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_17f574-b5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_17f574-b5 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_17f574-b5 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop is-style-no-bullets\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_d1f45a-bc .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_d1f45a-bc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Prevention<\/strong>: Prevention means stopping problems before they start. We watch for illness, share health tips, and check food, water, and other places to keep people healthy.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_0f5c3a-fd .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_0f5c3a-fd\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Protection<\/strong>: Protection means keeping people safe during health threats. We make sure medicine and supplies are ready, protect drinking water, and support people who need extra help during emergencies.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_573a6c-1d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_573a6c-1d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Mitigation<\/strong>: Mitigation means reducing harm when public health threats happen. We share clear health messages, work with community partners, and take steps to slow the spread of illness and reduce harm.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_1bc214-2b .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_1bc214-2b\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Response<\/strong>: Response means acting right away during an emergency. We follow our emergency plans, help stop the spread of disease, set up vaccine or medicine clinics, and send trained staff where they are needed.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_6eb92a-0f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_6eb92a-0f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Recovery<\/strong>: Recovery means helping the community heal and move forward. We reconnect with the community, clean up and fix affected areas, check on people&#8217;s health, and review what worked so we can be better prepared next time.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_78e05e-8f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_78e05e-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1642_78e05e-8f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_78e05e-8f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_78e05e-8f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1642_78e05e-8f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1642_78e05e-8f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1642_78e05e-8f\">How You Can Prepare<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_92329e-fa:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_92329e-fa ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_92329e-fa ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_92329e-fa ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_92329e-fa ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items1642_92329e-fa kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop 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family<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_7fbe8a-ea .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_7fbe8a-ea\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Sign up with <a href=\"https:\/\/alert.ny.gov\/sign-up-ny-alert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NY-Alert<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/em\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/249\/2025\/08\/OCDEM_CitizenPreparednessAppList_001.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download free apps<\/a> to get emergency alerts and warnings.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_ff8548-0f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_ff8548-0f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Make an emergency plan<\/a> with your family, friends or household, including a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/home-fire-escape-plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">home fire escape plan<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_d0f35e-af .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_d0f35e-af\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Plan ahead for people who may need extra help: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/people-disabilities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">people with disabilities<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/older-adults\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">older adults<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">children<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/pets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">pets and animals<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_a6cc71-27 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_a6cc71-27\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Make a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/plan-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">communication plan<\/a> to stay in touch during emergencies. Use text messages, social media, and email to check in with family and friends.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_ebacf7-1a .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_ebacf7-1a\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gather supplies<\/a> your household may need, like food, water, medicine, and flashlights.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_def000-45 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_def000-45\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/financial-preparedness\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keep important papers<\/a> and valuables safe to help you recover.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_1d871e-8c .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_1d871e-8c\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/take-a-class?utm_source=RCO&amp;utm_medium=For_Individuals_Find_Classes_and_Certification&amp;utm_content=For_Individuals_Find_Classes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPR and first aid<\/a>. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_36b4a9-60 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_36b4a9-60\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Join volunteer groups, such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/health-mrc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CNY Medical Reserve Corps<\/a>, to train and help out during a public health emergency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_e95865-3d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_e95865-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1642_e95865-3d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_e95865-3d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1642_e95865-3d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1642_e95865-3d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1642_e95865-3d 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href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/health\/climate-and-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Climate and Health<\/a>: how the changing climate is affecting our health<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_e39bf0-54 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_e39bf0-54\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span 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class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onondaga.gov\/health\/air-quality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Staying Healthy During Poor Air Quality<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_3100f0-1f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-1642_3100f0-1f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span 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