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WNYIMS radar and mapping emblemWNYIMS
Status: Normal Operations
—Location: Caledonia, NYLast updated: —

Volunteer & support

Members complete training before any field assignment, never self-deploy, and operate strictly within their qualifications and safety limits.

Duty officer / weather watch

Remote monitoring of official products during watches and warnings.

Storm patrol & damage assessment

Documented observation and reporting — no rescue work.

Debris crew

Chainsaw-qualified sawyers and support with full PPE.

Logistics & welfare support

Supply delivery, resource-site staffing, and welfare checks.

Communications

Radio operations and public information support.

Administrative & finance

Records, training tracking, and transparency reporting.

Volunteer application

Donations & equipment support

WNYIMS is funded by community donations and in-kind equipment. Priority needs: chainsaw PPE, portable lighting, traffic control devices, and fuel cards. Contact contact@wnyims.org to arrange a donation or an equipment loan agreement. Annual financial summaries are published on the About page.