Press Releases & Publications

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12/20/11 1:12 PM: Counties Affected By Catastrophic Flooding Among First Recipients Jerome M. Hauer, Commissioner of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services today announced $20 million in funding to sixteen counties to improve first responder communications and help localities be
Affects: New York (Click for More)
 
12/14/11 2:13 PM: The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) today announced the availability of $500,000 in funding for Critical Infrastructure protection. "These grants are essential to local first responders who are charged with protecting key sites within their communiti
Affects: New York (Click for More)
 
12/12/11 2:36 PM: Acting State Fire Administrator Bryant D. Stevens today reminded New Yorkers of the increased fire risk during the holiday season because of improper installation and practices of using decorations around the home. "Most fires occur because of simple human error," Stevens said. "Every year du
Affects: New York (Click for More)
 

Recent EAS Messages / Alerts

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01/28/12 12:58 PM: Route 286 WB Acident:12:45 Is closed west bound (Browncroft Blvd) between White Village Dr and Rt590 Brighton Ny Monroe County until further notice
Affects: Monroe County (Click for More)
 
01/28/12 12:58 PM: Accident: I-495 W/b at Exit 31 (Cross Island Pky, Flushing, Queens County), left & ctr lanes closed, est 1 hr
Affects: Nassau, Queens Counties (Click for More)
 
01/28/12 12:06 PM: The National Weather Service In Albany Has Issued A * Flood Warning For The Moose River At Mckeever. * From This Afternoon Until Further Notice. * At 11 AM Saturday The Stage Was...10.4 Feet. * Flood Stage Is 12 Feet. * Minor Flooding Is Forecast. * Forecast...The River Is Forecast To Rise Above Flo
Affects: Herkimer, Lewis Counties (Click for More)
 
01/28/12 11:51 AM: ...Wind Advisory In Effect From 3 PM This Afternoon To 10 PM EST This Evening... The National Weather Service In Buffalo Has Issued A Wind Advisory...Which Is In Effect From 3 PM This Afternoon To 10 PM EST This Evening. * Locations...The Niagara Frontier And Western Portions Of The Southern Tier. *
Affects: Multiple Counties (Click for More)