Press Releases & Publications
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09/02/10 11:46 AM:
While monitoring the approach of Hurricane Earl, the New York State Office of Emergency Management (NYS OEM) today recommended that New Yorkers living in areas of the southeastern section of the State to think safety first and take actions to minimize potential damage during hurricane or tropical
09/01/10 1:00 PM:
State, Local, and Federal Partnership Provides Maritime Security throughout the Summer
Commissioner John R. Gibb of the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) today joined with the Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano, and federal, state and local law
09/01/10 10:00 AM:
The New York Urban Search and Rescue Task Force 2 and the New York State Office of Fire Prevention and Control (OFPC) enhanced their search and rescue capability in July 2005 with the addition of four canine teams.
Since achieving their initial national certification in 2006, the teams have
08/23/10 11:40 AM:
New York Deputy State Fire Administrator John F. Mueller is the recipient of the 2010 Excellence in Fire & Life Safety Award, presented by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) and the International Code Council (ICC).
The award honors those who have dedicated themselves to
Recent EAS Messages / Alerts
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09/02/10 6:48 PM:
RTE 7 WB/EB at Miller Rd CLOSED at 6:45PM due to a crash for up to 4 hrs.Albany Co.
09/02/10 6:44 PM:
...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE EARL EXPECTED TO PASS EAST OF THE AREA...BUT IMPACTS WILL STILL BE FELT... .AREAS AFFECTED... THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE AND MARINE INTERESTS IN SELECT LOCATIONS AND COASTAL WATER LEGS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK...
09/02/10 3:36 PM:
The Emergency Management Office has been notified by the Schoharie County Department of Public Works that Warnerville Cutoff, in the town of Richmondville will be closed until further notice for repairs.
09/02/10 2:55 PM:
...THE CENTER OF HURRICANE EARL EXPECTED TO PASS EAST OF THE AREA...BUT IMPACTS WILL STILL BE FELT... .AREAS AFFECTED... THIS LOCAL STATEMENT PROVIDES IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDED ACTIONS FOR PEOPLE AND MARINE INTERESTS IN SELECT LOCATIONS AND COASTAL WATER LEGS OF SOUTHEASTERN NEW YORK...