Narrative:      

PRC works through the Westchester County (WC) Department of Emergency Services (DES) who takes the lead in providing care and shelter to those in need during a disaster or situation. DES will coordinate with municipalities during events on shelter sites needed. This is outlined in their Office of Emergency Services (OEM) Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and can vary depending on the situation or threat.

An example of care and shelter regarding PRC facilities include during heatwaves when cooling centers are announced, pools and beaches generally have extended operating hours. During the pandemic Glen Island Park parking lot became the first drive thru Covid-19 testing center in New York State, and the Westchester County Center (WCC) in conjunction with NYS and the Army Core of Engineers was converted into a field hospital for Covid-19 patients. While never used as a hospital, the WCC was utilized as a vaccination and testing site. Nearly 400,000 vaccinations were administered.