Onondaga County Department of Emergency Management

Today, the Onondaga County Emergency Management Department participated in the Annual Hank Boynton Award Ceremony. Deputy Chief Elton Davis from Syracuse Fire was this year’s recipient. Chief Davis was instrumental in developing protection through prevention initiatives including: First day of School Pencil giveaway, Reading with a Firefighter program and Fire and Life Safety Mini-Day Camps for youth ages 5-13. Additionally, under Chief Davis’ leadership, the department h...as installed more than 2,300 smoke detectors and 300 carbon monoxide detectors throughout the City free of charge. Chief Davis exemplifies Chief Henry Boynton‘s commitment, leadership, initiative, and dedication to reducing the incidence of juvenile firesetting through fire prevention education for the youth of Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse. The Boynton Award: Chief Henry Hank Boynton was a firefighter with the Syracuse Fire Department from February 1964 until his death in 1994. He was an active member of Project Concern. Chief Boynton was committed to keeping our community a safer place to live. His interest in the education of children in the area of fire prevention was demonstrated in his efforts to incorporate the Learn Not To Burn curriculum into the Syracuse City School District. The Boynton Award is to recognize the Community’s need to encourage prevention efforts and thereby lessen the suffering and loss from fires started by juveniles. Each year during Fire Prevention Week, an award is given to an individual and/or organization who has proven their dedication to Chief Boynton’s principles through outstanding leadership, initiative, or donation of resources. Congratulations Chief Davis!

Despite the wind and rain Nascentia Health continues to support Onondaga County with its school testing program at NBT Bank Stadium. Please be patient today as weather conditions have required small changes to the flow of traffic. These changes may require a longer than usual wait in line. Thank you to the staff at Nascentia for their support and dedication!

Thank you to the Lyncourt Fire Department for helping us set up our COVID Testing Site at NBT Stadium on Tuesday. Your help was greatly appreciated!

Today we remember and honor all of those who were impacted on September 11, 2001. The families who can no longer see their loved ones, the parents that haven't had the opportunity to see their children grow, the first responders who were injured and most definitely the first responders who sacrificed their lives fighting to protect us. It is also a time to honor those who continue to make sacrifices while protecting what we cherish most about being Americans.

Congratulations to Howlett Hill Fire Department Fire Chief Fred Isgar as the recipient of the FASNY Youth Mentor of the Year Award for his commitment to the department’s youth program. Details can be found at the following link: https://fasny.com/awards/youth-mentor-of-the-year/

Congratulations to Delphi Falls, Manlius, Pompey Hill and Cazenovia Fire Departments as co-recipients of the FASNY Firefighter of the Year Award for their actions to save a woman in a water rescue on June 20, 2019. Details can be found at the following link: https://fasny.com/awards/firefighter-of-the-year

When it is hot, wear lightweight, loose-fitting and light-colored clothing to reflect heat and sunlight. Hats are also a good idea to protect your face and scalp from harmful UV rays if you will be spending time directly in the sunshine. Also, don’t forget to apply sunscreen liberally. www.weather.gov/heatsafety

Heat is typically the leading cause of weather-related fatalities each year. Heat waves have the potential to cover a large area, exposing a high number of people to a hazardous combination of heat and humidity, which can be very taxing on the body. Learn how to stay safe during a heat wave at weather.gov/heat

Anyone can now get tested for COVID-19, even if you have no symptoms! Register for the Thursday, June 25 clinic at Roxboro Road Middle School or another upcoming clinic here: https://covid19.ongov.net/appointments/

Lightning kills over 20 people a year on average in the United States and injures hundreds more. It is also one of the least understood weather phenomena. Get a more detailed look at the science behind one of nature's most underrated killers. weather.gov/safety/lightning-science #LightningSafety #SpringSafety

REMINDER...#OnondagaCounty Executive Ryan McMahon's Daily #COVID19 Briefing is at 3pm. - June 22, 2020 - Available on Facebook Live, Twitter and YouTube... TUNE IN. ***PLEASE SHARE***

Anyone can now get tested for COVID-19, even if you have no symptoms! Register for an upcoming clinic at https://covid19.ongov.net/appointments/ Tues, June 16 at Baldwinsville School District Thurs, June 18 at CNS High School

Anyone can now get tested for COVID-19, even if you have no symptoms! Register for the Friday, June 5 clinic at PSLA at Fowler High School in Syracuse or another upcoming clinic at https://covid19.ongov.net/appointments/

Anyone can now get tested for COVID-19, even if you have no symptoms! Register for the Tuesday, June 2 clinic at West Genesee High School in Camillus or another upcoming clinic at https://covid19.ongov.net/appointments/

Guidance regarding reopening a business can be found at www.ongoved.com If you have additional questions, email [email protected] or cal (315) 435-2210. #OnondagaCounty