From the Desk of Journalist Yonkers Newswire Publisher Brian Harrod.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Westchester County Legislator David Tubiolo District 14 (Yonkers and Mount Vernon) is proud to have to voted on and passed the FY 2023 Westchester County budget, which includes an increase in the capacities of the County’s Department of Emergency Services.

PRESS RELEASE: The 2023 Emergency Services Budget includes an addition of six new positions and an $4.2 million increase in the Department’s budget from FY2022.

WESTCHESTER COUNTY: Some highlights of this year’s budget include, but are not limited to: the creation of fire prevention and education programs through social media; the transition of the former Parks EMS unit into the County EMS system; completion of a planning effort for a Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation plan that will enable municipalities to receive Federal grant funding for mitigation projects; an update of Westchester County’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan; and enhance preparedness for natural gas transmission pipeline hazards.

QUOTE: Legislator David Tubiolo added, “Giving our first responders the tools, training and appreciation is paramount for keeping our residents safe.”

Additionally, Legislator David Tubiolo is pleased to support Rescue Task Force training in schools in coordination with local law enforcement, fire, and EMS as well as support the funding for training and equipment initiatives that increase Westchester County’s emergency preparedness.