New York

Things to know...

Details that are different from state to state and may make your posting just a little bit easier!

• Local Detachment
  The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have been contributing to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) mission at the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) in Rome for a long time. Today, 15 CAF members make up the Canadian Detachment in Rome, working at EADS alongside the New York Air National Guard.  
  
  There isn't a base or military installation for those posted to the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) but there is access to the Defense Finance & Accounting Services Building (DFAS, Building 1) where you will find the following resources and services:

  • The Colosseum (Gym)
  • Post Office
  • Maple Leaf Conference Centre
  • Canadian Military Family Centre
  • The Beaver Den Mess (Canadian Mess)
  • Ted's Café
• Weather & Natural Disasters

  The weather in Central New York is similar to that of south-eastern Ontario and Southern Quebec. Local services and infrastructure are well adapted to snow and ice - the highways are well-maintained, and depending on your neighbourhood, the plows come by regularly. It is not impossible, however, for a major storm to close schools and cause power outages. 
  
  Other local weather-related concerns include flash flooding and severe thunderstorms. 

  Prepare

  Receiving weather warnings, alerts and updates through multiple means will ensure that you are prepared and can act quickly. NOAA weather radio, local weather broadcasts, outdoor sirens, wireless emergency alerts (if you switch to an American area code), weather apps, and social media are all great tools to receive national and statewide disaster and emergency alerts.

  For more in-depth information, check out ready.gov, a national campaign aimed at educating and empowering individuals to prepare for, respond to, and mitigate emergencies and disasters.

• Neighbourhoods
  CAF families are well spread out, some living in Whitesboro, New Hartford, Utica, and Rome.
  
  Local realtors have recommended checking out AreaVibes as a starting point for finding your ideal area.
  
  "AreaVibes Livability Score was designed to help you find the best places to live in the USA and Canada. It is created using a unique algorithm that takes into account dozens of characteristics in 9 different categories including nearby amenities, commute, cost of living, crime rates, employment, health & safety, schools, housing, and user ratings. The Livability Score is then calculated out of 100 for city, neighborhood, or address."
• Child Care

  Child Development Centers

  Child Development Centers (CDCs) generally offer childcare for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Care is available Monday through Friday, with some locations offering options such as extended hours, weekend care, and respite care. Child Development Centers vary in size, and larger installations may operate multiple facilities. Programs are certified by the Department of Defense and accredited by a national accrediting body, such as the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

  For a full list of military-operated childcare programs, including Child Development Centers, childcare programs, before- and after-school care, as well as summer and holiday camps, visit MilitaryChildCare.com. There, you can enter your location or military installation to find a comprehensive list of childcare programs, as well as submit requests for care through Child Development Centers, school-age care programs, and DOD-certified Family Child Care providers.

  Additional Child and Developement Resources

  Vsit our Family Care webpage, where you’ll find parenting and advocacy programs, development resources, toolkits, and more.