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.

06/07/2026

Good morning! Today will be the "coolest" day of the week as heat and humidity starts to build back in as the rest of the week progresses, especially Wednesday onwards. Morning clouds will gradually dissipate and lead to a mostly sunny afternoon.

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

06/06/2026

Good morning! Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon into this evening. Some of these thunderstorms may become strong to severe and may result in locally damaging winds and hail.

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

05/28/2026

Tompkins County employees are sponsoring a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, June 9, from 10 am to 3 pm, hosted by Lifelong. The blood drive will be in the Library Place Community Room at 105 West Court Street in Ithaca. Attendees should use the North Cayuga Street entran...

Congratulations to our Tompkins EMS/Rapid Medical Response Team for being named EMS Agency of the Year during last week'...
05/27/2026

Congratulations to our Tompkins EMS/Rapid Medical Response Team for being named EMS Agency of the Year during last week's annual EMS Awards ceremony.

05/26/2026

June 1 marks the beginning of Atlantic hurricane season!

Every household has different needs in an emergency. Update your emergency supplies now and make sure your kit includes items for children, older adults, pets and anyone who may need medication or medical equipment during a storm.

05/25/2026
05/24/2026

Holiday weekends and grilling go hand in hand! But did you know thousands end up in the ER each year due to grill-related injuries?

Stay safe this weekend—don’t become a statistic.
1️⃣ Keep your grill in a safe spot.
2️⃣ Keep your grill clean.
3️⃣ Propane safety is key.

05/24/2026
National Safe Boating Week is an annual campaign encouraging boaters to brush up on essential safety skills and prepare ...
05/20/2026

National Safe Boating Week is an annual campaign encouraging boaters to brush up on essential safety skills and prepare for the busy summer season just ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

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92 Brown Road
Ithaca, NY
14850

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+16072573888

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