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Training for emergencies at Sea Cliff F.D. sion of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, aims to give residents the tools and Around 75 North Shore res- resources they need to prepare idents attended a workshop at for natural or man-made disasthe Sea Cliff Fire Department ters and emergencies, respond on July 31 designed to help accordingly and recover as quickly as possible them prepare for to pre-disaster conany type of natuditions. ral or man-made “Offering these disaster. programs to our The workshop constituents is a was a collaboration really helpful big between the state’s thing that we do, Citizen Preparedand collaborating ness Corps and the with the state Nassau County Legmakes it easier,” islature’s minority DeRiggi-Whitton leader, Delia DeRigsaid. “I would hope gi-Whitton, whose that we continue to office has been codo it and educate as hosting these sesmany people as we sions with the state DELIA can.” f o r a r o u n d f i v e DERIGGI-WHITTON Workshop particyears. Minority leader, ipants are taught to “I thought it was Nassau County develop family a very successful Legislature emergency plans event and very and the importance effective,” DeRiggWhitton said. “The feedback of maintaining emergency suphas been terrific. A lot of what plies. Each attendee received a is discussed is common sense, free Citizen Preparedness but it makes you really think Corps Response Starter Kit about things, and it reminds filled with items to use during you of how important some an emergency, including a radio, flashlight, batteries, things are.” The Citizen Preparedness freshwater packets, food packs, Corps, part of the state DiviCONTINUED ON PAGE 13
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Police Chief William Whitton, second from left, and his daughter, Amanda, joined by Deputy Chief Chris Ortiz and Sgt. Roberto Telese, celebrated National Night Out.
Unity and gratitude at city’s annual National Night Out By ROKSANA AMID ramid@liherald.com
A crowd gathered outside the Glen Cove Police Department on Tuesday to celebrate National Night Out, a community tradition meant to strengthen the bond between law enforcement and the public. This year’s event had special meaning, because it doubled as a tribute to police Chief William Whitton, a lifelong Glen Cove resident who has led the department since 2007. As music played and families enjoyed food, games and public safety demonstrations, Glen Cove High School freshman Marc Delacruz explained why he showed up.
“I wanted to come out here because I’ve been here a lot of times, and I just thought it would be fun,” he said. The gathering, which took place on Bridge Street, was a celebration of safety, service and community pride. Co-sponsored by the city, the Glen Cove Police Benevolent Association, the Youth Bureau, the Volunteer Fire Department, EMS, the Housing Authority, the Downtown Business Improvement District and several local businesses, the event offered family-friendly fun and a chance to say thank you to the Police Department. Deputy Chief Chris Ortiz reminded attendees that Glen Cove was one of thouCONTINUED ON PAGE 7
t makes you really think about things, and it reminds you of how important some things are.