Saratoga County Emergency Information

Planning and Preparedness for the Flu Season and H1N1 Virus

As the impending flu season commences, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce is reminding employers of ways to lessen the spread of the illness and ensure continuity of business operations.  The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has prepared recommended action steps which the Chamber is endorsing and encouraging employers to implement to protect workers.

The CDC is urging anyone with flu-like symptoms to stay home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever.  Sick employees at work should be sent home.  People should be encouraged to wash their hands often.  Everyone should cough and sneeze into a sleeve, not a hand.  Employers should clean surfaces that are frequently touched with cleaning agents that are usually used in these areas, and wherever possible employees should avoid touching other employees’ equipment.  Employees should be encouraged to get vaccinated for the seasonal and the H1N1 flu, especially those employees at a higher risk for complications, such as pregnant women and people with certain chronic medical conditions like heart disease, diabetes and asthma.

The Chamber warns employers to be prepared for increased numbers of employee absences due to illness of employees and their family members, by cross training staff.  Employees should also be encouraged to plan for child care alternatives in the event their child is ill or if their schools or child care programs are closed.  Employers should provide tissues, no-touch wastebaskets, hand sanitizing lotion, and materials to clean surfaces such as door knobs and key pads.
 The CDC has prepared a booklet entitled, Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to the 2009-2010 Influenza Season.  To receive a copy of the booklet or more information contact www.flu.gov

For all emergencies call 911

• 911 is the central number for fire, police, and ambulance
• Cell phones cover the vast majority of Saratoga County.  When in mountain terrain, be advised that cell phones might not have service and will not call 911
• Home phones and cell phones can be tracked anywhere in case of an emergency where one cannot speak, etc.

For non-emergencies call (518) 885-6761

During a snowstorm, power outage, or other emergency contact the Red Cross for warming shelters and soup kitchens in Saratoga County.  There are no guaranteed warming shelters or soup kitchens due to the dependence of the nature of the emergency and location.  For information contact the Red Cross and listen to media stations for emergency information.

American Red Cross

479 Rowland Street

Ballston Spa, NY 12020

(518) 584-2510

Hospitals in the Saratoga County area:

Saratoga Hospital

211 Church Street

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

(518) 583-8313

Glens Falls Hospital

100 Park Street

Glens Falls, NY 12801

(518) 926-1000

St. Peter's Hospital

315 S. Manning Blvd. 

Albany, NY  12208

(518) 525-1550

Urgent Care Facilities:

Wilton Medical Arts

3040 Rt 50

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

(518) 580-2273

Monday through Friday 7am-9pm

Saturday 9am-9pm

Sunday 9am-5pm

Malta Medical Arts

2388 Rt 9

Mechanicville, NY 12118

(518) 289-2020

Monday through Friday 7am-9pm

Saturday 7am-7pm

Sunday 7am-5pm

Soup Kitchen Address and Hours:

The Salvation Army

Breakfast from 8:45 to 10 am

27 Woodlawn Ave

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

(518) 584-1640

www.salvationarmyusa.org

Saratoga EOC Soup Kitchen

6 days a week Monday through Saturday 11:45 to 12:55

At the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church

24 Circular Street

Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

(518) 581-8233

www.saratogaeoc.org