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It is critical that New York State and local districts be prepared to act quickly and efficiently to a disaster or in response to an emergency. Whether the next emergency is caused by man or nature, recent experience reinforces the importance of emergency preparedness and the need for cooperation among federal, state, and local agencies to address the needs of disaster victims and families with emergency needs. Since contact numbers must be operational on a 24-hour basis, many districts choose to designate either their disaster operations center or the county sheriff's office.
We have provided the County Social Services Emergency Contact Numbers on record and ask that you review and update. To ensure that your county information is included in the State Food Stamp Disaster Plan we file with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the State Emergency Management Office, please send the appropriate contact and phone number to OTDA by Wednesday, February 9, 2011. Information should be sent via e-mail to dave.staszak@otda.state.ny.us or by calling David Staszak at the number listed above. If your district contact information has not changed, please indicate there are no changes necessary. Your prompt response is appreciated.
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