Broome County Office of Emergency Services

🚴‍♂️ Happy World Bicycle Day, Binghamton! 🌍🚲
Whether you are commuting to work or enjoying the trails at Otsiningo Park, safety comes first. Bicycles are a sustainable and healthy transport option, but they require shared responsibility on our roadways.
To ensure everyone gets to their destination safely, please follow these core safety rules:
🪖Protect Your Head: Always wear a properly fitted helmet to reduce the risk of head injury.
🔦Be Visible: Use front white lights and rear red reflectors/lights if riding in low-light conditions or early mornings.
🛑Follow the Rules: Cyclists must obey all traffic laws, stop signs, and traffic signals. Ride in the same direction as traffic.
📱Stay Alert: Keep phones in your pocket and avoid wearing headphones in both ears so you can hear surrounding traffic.
⬅➡Signal Your Moves: Use hand signals clearly before turning or changing lanes so drivers and pedestrians know your intentions.

This is your Monday morning reminder to never pass a school bus with the 🛑stop-arm extended and the 🔴red lights🔴 activated! Help keep our children safe!

Broome County Emergency Services Department will be in attendance.
Stop by and say Hi!

Reminder for Open House on 5/30/26.

Broome County Office of Emergency Services has been in attendance of various events taking place this week in our county!
Make sure if you see us, stop by and see what we are talking about!

This is your Wednesday morning reminder to never pass a school bus with the stop-arm extended and the red lights activated!
Help keep our children safe in Broome County!
An estimated 50,000 motor vehicles illegally pass stopped school buses every single school day in New York State.

On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Happy National Brothers Day! 💙
While you might not always agree on everything, keeping your loved ones safe is something we can all get behind. Be the ultimate "brother-in-arms" for your family by preparing for the unexpected.
Build a 72-hour emergency kit with extra water, non-perishable food, and a first aid kit.
Don't wait for a disaster to happen; start your family plan today!
Learn more at Ready.gov

Enjoy one of Broome County’s Parks this summer!

☀️ Summer starts this weekend in Broome County! 🌊

Swimming and boating officially open this Saturday, May 23rd — the perfect time to get outside and enjoy everything our beautiful county parks have to offer!

Spend the day at:
📍 Nathaniel Cole Park
📍Greenwood Park
📍Dorchester Park

Whether you’re swimming, boating, picnicking, or just relaxing by the water, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this summer🌳

For park information, hours, and activities, visit: https://broomecountyny.gov/parks

Happy National Rescue Dog Day! 🐾

Today we celebrate the brave, resilient rescue dogs who have found their forever homes! 💕
But being a great pet parent also means having a plan for the unexpected. Emergencies strike quickly, and your pets depend on you to keep them safe. Make sure you are ready to go at a moment's notice with these life-saving tips:

🎒Build a Go-Bag: Pack a 3-5 day supply of food, portable bowls, bottled water, and necessary medications.
🐕‍🦺Keep Them Secure: Ensure your dog has a secure carrier or leash, along with a collar, updated ID tags, and microchip info.
📝Make a Plan: Never leave your pets behind! Know which local shelters, hotels, or family members will accept pets during an evacuation.
📁Vital Records: Keep copies of vaccination records and photos of you with your pet in a waterproof container.

Let's honor the dogs who save us every day by keeping them safe!

Stay safe during high heat by knowing the signs and ways to respond to heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

🧊Move to a cooler area.

🥤When working in the heat, drink 24-32 ounces of water per hour.

🧢Wear light clothing & sunscreen.

🚑Call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care.

For more extreme heat advice and to find a cooling center near you, visit https://www.health.ny.gov/environmental/emergency/weather/hot/?fbclid=IwY2xjawR5cQJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQREdxdU1GOXlWRVl3ak5Xc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHtNh4POnubudW_QxMytw58BhLfK0oSaELpCaxDTt8zVVd_LQsm60rDLkaY1b_aem_9dOisQYsf7mlUtHeq-P8lg
Be Prepared and Stay Safe!