Erie County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
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Proper Disposal of Prescription Medicines
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Local Storm & Emergency Information
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511NY Program Information
The New York State Department of Transportation implemented 511 New York (511NY) in 2008 as a free, comprehensive travel information system geared to meet the multimodal needs of commuters, long-distance and local travelers, tourists and commercial-vehicle operators, by providing up-to-the-minute, comprehensive transportation information. Click here for more information.
Department of Emergency Services & Safety
The Department of Emergency Services & Safety allows you to research information about actions that you can take to better prepare yourself, your family, property, and your business in the event of a disaster or emergency situation.
The potential for a disaster to occur in the Town of Amherst is as ever present as it is within any community. The departments and employees of the Town of Amherst provide a vital and professional response to emergencies that occur in our Town. Their primary objective is to protect the lives and property of the people within the Town of Amherst.
 Find out more by downloading a copy of "It's a Disaster! ...and what are YOU gonna do about it?"
Disruption of services, loss of life and extensive property damage can occur within our community. Emergency conditions could result from, or be a combination of, any natural or technological hazards.
If emergency conditions exist or are imminent, and cannot be handled by the resources of these departments, the Town of Amherst has the obligation, and the ultimate responsibility, to protect the people of our Town. We also have the obligation and responsibility to help the people of our Town recover from the emergency, along with restoring services within the Town of Amherst. | 
