There are things you should do as well. If you have to leave your home in an emergency, such as a flood, you will need a go bag full of essential supplies, and a family emergency plan. Our severe weather page has useful information for other emergencies as well.

Also, make sure your home is safe from electrical fires, which are often caused by the misuse and poor maintenance of electrical appliances, incorrectly installed wiring, and overloaded circuits and extension cords.

Of course, keeping Westchester safe requires the cooperative efforts of several departments, including Public Safety, Emergency Services, Correction and Probation. Whether it's severe weather or Indian Point, Westchester County Executive Andrew Spano takes these threats seriously by making sure county government develops and practices plans to deal with emergencies.

The county’s Protect the Kids Committee has programs to protect children from sexual predators, including the Inoculating our Children Against Sexual Abuse and Preventing Abduction workshops. The county has adopted the Code Adam child-finding system in all of its parks and county facilities. The county has also been at the forefront of efforts to fight bullying in general and cyberbullying in particular. Other programs are aimed at stopping drunk-driving and underage drinking and preventing youth violence .

Westchester County can also notify you in case of a major emergency. Sign up to receive emergency notification by e-mail or cell phone.

Remember: if you have an emergency, dial 9-1-1.