Emergency Management Division Columbia County, NY 
David P Bartlett
Sheriff "CCEMO" Mark Dunspaugh - Undersheriff David W Harrison, Jr - Director |
Matt B. Murell
Chairman Boad of Supervisors |
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Our Colleagues |
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July 13, 2021 - IMPORTANT - Don't take a chance !!! COVID-19 is still out there. With things now almost back to "normal", after the continual drop in the number of positive cases statewide, we are seeing a slight up-tick. Some reports indicate that a large percentage of people now catching the virus have NOT been vaccinated. Of those who ARE vaccinated and now test positive, their symptoms are described as mild. DON'T TAKE A CHANCE, get vaccinated. it's better for you and safer for those around you. And if your wondering if you should wear a mask ...put it on.
COVID-19 SYMPTOMS ; Most typical of COVID-19 include fever, cough, trouble breathing, loss of taste or smell, as well as any symptoms consistent with CDC guidelines. STAY HOME IF YOU FEEL SICK !
CORONAVIRUS TESTING SITES;
New York Testing Site - University at Albany. By appointment only at 888-364-3065 or www.covid19screening.health.ny.gov;
WellNow Urgent Care, 446 Fairview Avenue, Hudson 518-267-3496 - May be out-of-pocket costs;
Columbia County Department of Health. 518-828-3358. Check www.columbiacountynyhealth.com for scheduled walk-up and drive-thru clinics; Greene County Department of Health. 518-719-3600. By appointment only on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m.
Community Care Physicians, Latham. 518-863-3600. 12-7 p.m.; Priority 1 Urgent Care, Guilderland. 518- 867-8040; Whitney Young, Albany. 518-465-4771; Rite Aid, Colonie. 518-267-3496; CareMount Medical Urgent Care, Rhinebeck. 844-484-6564; Rapid Testing, Albany. 518-240-1456. Insurance is billed; Walgreens Rapid Testing, Albany. 518-426-2976.
COUNTY DOH FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE;
The flu vaccine will be offered by appointment only at the regularly scheduled immunization clinic every Tuesday from 1-3:30 p.m. at Columbia County Department of Health at 325 Columbia Street, Hudson. An evening immunization clinic is also available on the third Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. All clinics are by appointment only. The flu vaccine is the best protection we have from the flu and its complication, and has become even more critical in the time of COVID-19. Talk to your doctor before getting the flu shot if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to eggs or a previous flu shot, or have a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The DOH accepts the following insurance plans: Blue Shield of North East New York, CDPHP, Fidelis, Medicare Part B, MVP, Medicaid, and United Health Care. Other senior plans may be billed, including some Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may be eligible for a lower fee or no fee for the flu vaccine. All others are expected to pay a fee of $42 for the flu vaccine, with the exact cash amount or checks accepted. Debit or credit cards are not accepted.
COVID-19 SYMPTOMS ; Most typical of COVID-19 include fever, cough, trouble breathing, loss of taste or smell, as well as any symptoms consistent with CDC guidelines. STAY HOME IF YOU FEEL SICK !
CORONAVIRUS TESTING SITES;
New York Testing Site - University at Albany. By appointment only at 888-364-3065 or www.covid19screening.health.ny.gov;
WellNow Urgent Care, 446 Fairview Avenue, Hudson 518-267-3496 - May be out-of-pocket costs;
Columbia County Department of Health. 518-828-3358. Check www.columbiacountynyhealth.com for scheduled walk-up and drive-thru clinics; Greene County Department of Health. 518-719-3600. By appointment only on Wednesdays from 5-6:30 p.m.
Community Care Physicians, Latham. 518-863-3600. 12-7 p.m.; Priority 1 Urgent Care, Guilderland. 518- 867-8040; Whitney Young, Albany. 518-465-4771; Rite Aid, Colonie. 518-267-3496; CareMount Medical Urgent Care, Rhinebeck. 844-484-6564; Rapid Testing, Albany. 518-240-1456. Insurance is billed; Walgreens Rapid Testing, Albany. 518-426-2976.
COUNTY DOH FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE;
The flu vaccine will be offered by appointment only at the regularly scheduled immunization clinic every Tuesday from 1-3:30 p.m. at Columbia County Department of Health at 325 Columbia Street, Hudson. An evening immunization clinic is also available on the third Tuesday of each month from 4-6 p.m. All clinics are by appointment only. The flu vaccine is the best protection we have from the flu and its complication, and has become even more critical in the time of COVID-19. Talk to your doctor before getting the flu shot if you have ever had a serious allergic reaction to eggs or a previous flu shot, or have a history of Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The DOH accepts the following insurance plans: Blue Shield of North East New York, CDPHP, Fidelis, Medicare Part B, MVP, Medicaid, and United Health Care. Other senior plans may be billed, including some Blue Cross Blue Shield plans. If you are uninsured or underinsured, you may be eligible for a lower fee or no fee for the flu vaccine. All others are expected to pay a fee of $42 for the flu vaccine, with the exact cash amount or checks accepted. Debit or credit cards are not accepted.
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COVID -19 Info Links: BOS Chairman's Media Releases Columbia Co Department of Health NYS Department of Health US CDC NY Forward NYS Empire Development Weather & Other Links: National Weather Service - Albany, NY NYS - Prepare for a Disaster Info On Line - Many Languages American Red Cross - Eastern NY Region - Be A Volunteer |
HAND SANITIZER - SUSPENDED - UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE Beginning September 15, 2020, NYS will not be providing free hand sanitizer. They are working on providing hand sanitizer to schools and stockpiling for the potential COVID-19 surge. Therefore, any distribution of hand sanitizer in Columbia County, including on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, is SUSPENDED until further notice. Please look to this website and social media for future updates. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and as of September 15, 2020, Columbia County Emergency Management has processed requests and/or distributed 6,592 one gallon bottles and 36,723 spray bottles of free NYS hand sanitizer to county businesses, non profits, schools and municipalities . |
- NOTICE -
EMERGENCY ALERT NOTIFICATION: Columbia County is changing from CODE RED to the NY ALERT emergency notification system. As of August 29th, 2020 emergency alerts and other important information for Columbia County residents will be sent to your "hard line" phone from NY ALERT instead of CODE RED. If you had received text and email alerts from CODE RED previously, you must enroll in the NY ALERT system and create a free account to receive these types of alerts ...and more!.
TO FULLY PARTICIPATE in the many benefits of the NY ALERT notification system, you must ENROLL and create a FREE account to receive text and email alerts including: AMBER/Missing Children, Sex Offender Relocation, Transportation, Marine Alerts ....AND MORE - please go to: www.alert.ny.gov/enroll
DON'T WAIT! YOU CAN ENROLL NOW AND BEGIN RECEIVING MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF ALERTS ALREADY AVAILABLE ON YOUR CELL PHONE AND BY EMAIL AND TEXT.
EMERGENCY ALERT NOTIFICATION: Columbia County is changing from CODE RED to the NY ALERT emergency notification system. As of August 29th, 2020 emergency alerts and other important information for Columbia County residents will be sent to your "hard line" phone from NY ALERT instead of CODE RED. If you had received text and email alerts from CODE RED previously, you must enroll in the NY ALERT system and create a free account to receive these types of alerts ...and more!.
TO FULLY PARTICIPATE in the many benefits of the NY ALERT notification system, you must ENROLL and create a FREE account to receive text and email alerts including: AMBER/Missing Children, Sex Offender Relocation, Transportation, Marine Alerts ....AND MORE - please go to: www.alert.ny.gov/enroll
DON'T WAIT! YOU CAN ENROLL NOW AND BEGIN RECEIVING MANY DIFFERENT TYPES OF ALERTS ALREADY AVAILABLE ON YOUR CELL PHONE AND BY EMAIL AND TEXT.
About Us ...
CCEMO STAFF
Director - David Harrison Jr Deputy Director - Henry Swartz Deputy Director - Rob Lopez Deputy Director - Mark VanVorst Liaison to CCEMO - Lt. Bill Hilscher (CCSO) Chaplain & Spiritual Leader Liaison - Warren Dorsch |
Our Mission
~ The mission of the Sheriff's Emergency Management Division is to minimize personal injury, loss of life and damage to property and the environment from man-made or natural disasters through mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery; while working with local, state and federal agencies, overseeing operations of the county Emergency Operation Center, all in accordance with the Columbia County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. ~ CONTACT
EMERGENCY - 911 Non-Emergency Phone - 518-828-1212 Address - Public Safety Facility 85 Industrial Tract Hudson, NY 12534 Email - cceoc@columbiacountysheriff.us |
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Upcoming EM Training & Events:
Most training and events are temporarily suspended due to COVID19 |
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Community Notification Enrollment - NY ALERT Be notified in the event of emergency situations in Columbia County, such as evacuation notices, boil water alerts, missing child reports, severe weather and more. Signing up is easy! Click on the icon to the left or go to : www.alert.ny.gov/enroll |