This September, take control of your safety with New York State’s Citizen Preparedness Corps (CPC) training programs. As part of National Preparedness Month, over 400,000 New Yorkers have already benefited from these free courses, offered by the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, the New York National Guard, and the American Red Cross. This year’s theme, “Start a Conversation,” urges you to discuss and plan for emergencies to protect your family and yourself.