The city of Norwich and Chenango County emergency management offices have announced the release of a new smartphone app designed as a one-stop resource for emergency preparedness and response.

The app is available for iPhone and Android phones and is free and available to the public in app stores by searching "City of Norwich."

City of Norwich Emergency Management Director A. Wesley Jones says Chenango County is the first emergency management agency in the state with an emergency preparedness application.

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