10/16/2026
Being prepared for an emergency starts with asking the right questions!
I recently attended an Emergency Management session as part of the 25th class of FOCUS Greater Syracuse’s Citizens Academy, where we learned more about how Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse prepare for and respond to emergencies.
One of my biggest takeaways was how important it is to think through the unexpected. What would you do if you lost power for several days? Couldn’t access your phone or credit cards? Or needed to leave your home quickly?
These are situations we don’t always think about until they happen, but having a plan can make all the difference.
A big thank you to the emergency management professionals and first responders who work every day to keep our community safe, and to FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc. for bringing us together to learn more about the people and systems that protect Central New York! 💚