Tompkins County Dept. of Emergency Response

Tompkins County Dept. of Emergency Response Fire, EMS, Emergency Management, 9-1-1 personnel in the field. Provides Emergency Preparedness information to the public. Please visit www.tompkinsready.org

Oversees County-wide emergency dispatch and communications system that allows residents to dial 911 to receive emergency medical, fire, police or other emergency help from any phone in Tompkins County. The E-911 system, through the use of County-wide communications system and computer aided dispatch, is able to locate addresses and phone ID of caller and also to maintain communication with fire, p

olice, hospital, etc. Implements County Mutual Aid/Disaster Plans, which provide County fire, emergency medical and other agency assistance when local services have exceeded their local equipment and personnel resources. Training - In coordination with Tompkins-Cortland Community College, provides training of emergency medical personnel. With the office of Fire Prevention and Control of New York State, provides fire training for 16 County fire departments.

08/27/2026

Airport Day & Preparedness Expo is almost here!

Join us at ITH on Saturday, September 19 from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a morning packed with aviation, emergency preparedness, and family fun.

Come check out aircraft and emergency vehicles, enjoy the East Hill Flying Club Pancake Breakfast, take part in Citizen Preparedness Corps Training, experience a scenic flight aboard Whiskey 7, run the Runway 5K, meet local organizations, and much more!

There’s something for everyone, so bring the family and spend the morning with us at ITH.

Saturday, September 19 | 7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

08/27/2026

UPDATE:
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southeastern Cayuga County in central New York...
Northeastern Tompkins County in central New York...

* Until 330 PM EDT.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Ithaca, Cayuga Heights, Lansing, Groton, and Dryden

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

08/27/2026

Good morning, we are watching for the potential of some stronger storms this afternoon and evening as a front moves through. Gusty winds and small hail is the main concern with these storms. The Poconos may get several rounds of rain this afternoon so there is also a greater flash flood threat in that area.

September is National Preparedness Month ready.gov/STAND-READY
08/25/2026

September is National Preparedness Month ready.gov/STAND-READY

08/24/2026

Good morning everyone. An upper level low will spin over the area today. This will bring a mix of some morning sun, followed by increasing clouds this afternoon. Scattered showers and isolated afternoon thunderstorms will be around. Temperatures will be cooler and below average for this time of year. 🌦️🌡️

We're pleased to partner again this year with the American Red Cross for a Community Blood Drive at the Tompkins County ...
08/17/2026

We're pleased to partner again this year with the American Red Cross for a Community Blood Drive at the Tompkins County Airport Day & Preparedness Expo. To schedule an appointment to donate call 1-800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org and use Sponsor Code: Tompkinscares

08/17/2026

Good morning! While there will be some isolated showers around today, many areas will remain mostly dry with some partial sunshine later in the day.

For a location-specific forecast, please visit weather.gov/bgm and enter your location into the search box. Have a great day!

08/12/2026

Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will track across the area this afternoon and evening. Some of the storms will have the potential to produce strong to damaging wind gusts.

08/11/2026

Seasonable temperatures today with partly cloudy skies. Scattered showers and storms are expected to develop across portions of the Southern Tier and NEPA this afternoon. Some of these storms could produce gusty winds and heavy rain leading to isolated flash flooding.

Register now for the next scheduled Citizen Preparedness Corps training in Tompkins County on Saturday, September 19th a...
08/10/2026

Register now for the next scheduled Citizen Preparedness Corps training in Tompkins County on Saturday, September 19th at the Airport Day & Preparedness Expo - www.prepare.ny.gov

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92 Brown Road
Ithaca, NY
14850

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+16072573888

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