Media Releases
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February 2021
September 2020
August 2020
- 08/28/2020 - State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Announces 23rd Annual Fallen Firefighters Ceremony Will Be Held Virtually
- 08/12/2020 - Governor Cuomo Announces $15.1 Million in Federal Funding to Support Emergency Planning and Response
- 08/05/2020 - Governor Cuomo Directs State Department of Public Service to Investigate Utilities in Wake of Failed Storm Response
July 2020
- 07/24/2020 - DHSES Announces 22 Graduates of State's Recruit Firefighter Training Program in Schuyler County
- 07/17/2020 - DHSES Announces 21 Graduates of State's Recruit Firefighter Training Program in Schuyler County
February 2020
- 02/27/2020 - Governor Cuomo Launches 'No Hate in Our State' Campaign to Combat Hate, Division and Anti-Semitism in New York State
- 02/27/2020 - Governor Cuomo Announces Low-Interest Loans Available to Residents and Businesses Affected by Halloween Storm
January 2020
December 2019
- 12/29/2019 - Governor Cuomo Directs Storm Response Assets to Prepare for Hazardous Driving Conditions Sunday and Monday
- 12/20/2019 - Governor Cuomo Announces Federal Approval for Major Disaster Declaration for Severe October 31 Storm
- 12/18/2019 - Governor Cuomo Urges Caution as Snow Squalls and Freezing Temperatures Move Across New York
- 12/16/2019 - Governor Cuomo Directs State Agencies to Pre-Deploy Resources in Advance of Tuesday Morning Storm
- 12/12/2019 - New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Earns Two Awards from Homeland Security Today
- 12/10/2019 - Governor Cuomo Directs Storm Response Assets to Prepare for Hazardous Wednesday Morning Commute
November 2019
- 11/27/2019 - Governor Cuomo Calls on Federal Government to Grant Disaster Declaration for Devastating October 31 Storm
- 11/26/2019 - State Office of Fire Prevention and Control Urges New Yorkers to Practice Safe Behaviors When Cooking
- 11/17/2019 - Governor Cuomo Urges Caution as Storm System Approaches New York State With Freezing Rain and Coastal Flooding
- 11/13/2019 - DHSES Announces Graduation of 20 Officers From Basic SWAT Operator Course at The State Preparedness Training Center
- 11/10/2019 - Governor Cuomo Urges Caution as Heavy Snow and Cold Temperatures are Forecast for New York
- 11/07/2019 - Governor Cuomo Announces Establishment of Nine Disaster Assistance Services Centers Throughout Mohawk Valley
October 2019
September 2019
- 09/18/2019 - 5th Annual Excelsior Challenge Provides Cutting-Edge Training for Bomb Squads, Canine Handlers, and Tactical Teams
- 09/13/2019 - DHSES Wins Award for New Data Visualization Tool Which Enhances Emergency Management Decision-Making
August 2019
July 2019
May 2019
April 2019
March 2019
February 2019
- 02/24/2019 - Governor Cuomo Issues Preparedness Update As Extremely Strong Winds Begin to Impact New York
- 02/23/2019 - Governor Cuomo Deploys State Resources to Western New York and Finger Lakes in Advance of Significant Wind Storm
- 02/20/2019 - Governor Cuomo Urges Drivers to Use Caution as Winter Weather Set to Impact Wednesday Evening Commute
- 02/13/2019 - Governor Cuomo Announces Albany County and Madison County Achieve State Emergency Management Accreditation
- 02/11/2019 - Governor Cuomo Announces Completion of 1,000 Joint Counter Terrorism Exercises Across New York State in 2018
January 2019
- 01/31/2019 - Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on State Response to String of Significant Winter Weather Systems
- 01/30/2019 - Governor Cuomo Updates New Yorkers on Significant Winter Weather Moving Through the State
- 01/24/2019 - Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Use Caution as Upstate Forecast Calls for Heavy Lake Effect Snow
- 01/24/2019 - Governor Cuomo Deploys 40,000 Bottles of Fresh Water to Washington County Following Water Main Break
- 01/20/2019 - Governor Cuomo Urges Caution Ahead of Arctic Blast, Frigid Temperatures and Subzero Wind Chill
- 01/20/2019 - Governor Cuomo Lifts Remaining Tractor-Trailer And Bus Ban on All State Highways Effective 6PM Sunday
- 01/19/2019 - Governor Cuomo Issues Update Ahead of Winter Storm
November 2018
- 11/26/2018 - Gov. Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Potential Flash Flooding Downstate as Coastal Storm System Approaches
- 11/20/2018 - NYS Division of Consumer Protection Reminds New Yorkers to Make Informed Decisions During the Holiday Shopping Season
October 2018
- 10/12/2018 - Gov. Cuomo Announces Over $20 Million in FEMA Funding for City of Long Beach Hazard Mitigation Project
- 10/11/2018 - Gov. Cuomo Announces $45 Million in State Grant Funding To Improve Emergency Communications Statewide
- 10/09/2018 - Gov. Cuomo Honors Memory of Fallen Firefighters
September 2018
- 09/17/2018 - Governor Cuomo Announces Nearly $224 Million in Federal Funding for Preparedness and Counterterrorism Efforts
- 09/13/2018 - Governor Cuomo Requests Federal Disaster Declaration to Release Federal Aid to Eight Counties
August 2018
- 08/30/2018 - Governor Cuomo Requests Federal Assessments to Validate Damage Costs from Severe Flooding in Eight Counties
- 08/25/2018 - Governor Cuomo Announces Successful Completion of New York Stands With Puerto Rico Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative
- 08/21/2018 - Governor Cuomo Announces New York's Emergency Response Teams Secure $6.5 Million in Homeland Security Grants
- 08/15/2018 - Governor Cuomo Directs Recovery Teams to Finger Lakes and Southern Tier Regions After Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding
July 2018
June 2018
May 2018
- 05/16/2018 - DHSES Announces Eight Law Enforcement Teams Participate In Second Annual ‘Tactical Week’ Training Event
- 05/15/2018 - Governor Cuomo Issues State of Emergency in Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan Counties
- 05/15/2018 - Governor Cuomo Issues State of Emergency in Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan Counties
- 05/11/2018 - Governor Cuomo Congratulates 57 Graduates of State's Recruit Firefighter Training Program in Schuyler County
- 05/05/2018 - Governor Cuomo Deploys National Guard Personnel to Lead Post-Storm Clean Up Effort in Washington County
April 2018
March 2018
- 03/29/2018 - Governor Cuomo Calls on International Joint Commission to Maintain or Increase Lake Ontario Outflows
- 03/23/2018 - DHSES Congratulates 23 Graduates of New York State's Fire Protection Specialist Academy Class
- 03/23/2018 - Governor Cuomo Announces $500,000 in Funding to Study Ice Jams and Flooding on Mohawk River
- 03/09/2018 - Governor Cuomo Launches New NY Stands with Puerto Rico Recovery and Rebuilding Initiative
- 03/08/2018 - Governor Cuomo Announces Homeland Security Grants Available to State's Emergency Response Teams
- 03/07/2018 - Governor Cuomo Issues Winter Storm Update
- 03/07/2018 - Governor Cuomo Issues Update on Winter Storm
February 2018
January 2018
- 01/31/2018 - Governor Cuomo Launches Three Part Plan to Rebuild Plattsburgh Community After Saranac River Flooding
- 01/25/2018 - Governor Cuomo Deploys Assessment Teams to Nearly 50 Ice Jams Throughout Upstate New York
- 01/23/2018 - Governor Cuomo Activates 130 National Guard Personnel to be Ready to Support Localities with Ice Jams and Flooding
- 01/19/2018 - Governor Cuomo Announces Addition of Monroe and Cayuga Counties to Federal Lake Ontario Flooding Disaster Declaration
- 01/17/2018 - Governor Cuomo Announces Operational Opening of State's 10th Emergency Stockpile in Western New York
- 01/12/2018 - Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Multiple Weather Hazards Through Saturday
- 01/12/2018 - Governor Cuomo Directs State Resources to Assist the Village of Whitesboro with Flooding from the Sauquoit Creek
- 01/10/2018 - Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Potential Flooding Through this Weekend
September 2017
September 2016
August 2016
July 2016
May 2016
April 2016
March 2016
- 03/21/2016 - Governor Cuomo Announces 100,000 New Yorkers Trained Through the Citizen Preparedness Corps
- 03/12/2016 - Governor Cuomo Delivers Update on State's Response to Tugboat Accident and Fuel Spill on Hudson River
- 03/10/2016 - Governor Cuomo Announces $2.7 Million in Funds for Flood Resiliency Projects in Niagara County
February 2016
- 02/26/2016 - Governor Cuomo Announces Agreement to Rebuild Coastline to Reduce Significant Coastal Erosion Threat on Fire Island
- 02/16/2016 - Governor Cuomo Urges Caution in Western and Central New York as Winter Storm Brings Snow and Ice to the Region
- 02/14/2016 - Governor Cuomo Urges Caution as Arctic Temperatures and Record Low Wind Chills Continue to Sweep New York
- 02/11/2016 - Governor Cuomo Urges Caution Ahead of Dangerously Cold Temperatures Forecasted This Weekend
January 2016
December 2015
October 2015
August 2015
- 08/28/2015 - Governor Cuomo Announces Over $9 Million in Federal Storm Recovery Funding Restored For the City of Long Beach
- 08/27/2015 - Governor Cuomo Announces $50 Million For Emergency Communications Upgrades in 17 Counties
June 2015
- 06/24/2015 - Governor Cuomo Welcomes Bomb Squads and Tactical Teams to 'Raven's Challenge' Emergency Response Training
- 06/24/2015 - Video & Photos: Bomb Squads And Tactical Teams Participate In ‘Raven’s Challenge’ Emergency Response Training
- 06/16/2015 - SBA’s Deadline is July 20 for Physical Damage Disaster Loan Applications for Residents in New York
May 2015
April 2015
December 2014
November 2014
- 11/25/2014 - Governor Cuomo Urges Motorists to be Safe and Consider Potentially Hazardous Conditions When Planning Holiday Travel
- 11/18/2014 - Governor Cuomo Issues Update for Lake Effect Snow
September 2014
August 2014
- 08/21/2014 - Governor Cuomo Announces Reopening of All State Highways on Long Island a Week after Widespread Flooding
- 08/14/2014 - Governor Cuomo Directs Flood Damage Assessment in Long Island Areas Impacted by Heavy Rain and Flash Floods
May 2014
- 05/04/2014 - May 4 - 10, 2014 Arson Awareness Week
- 05/04/2014 - 2014 Arson Awareness Week Proclamation
April 2014
- 04/30/2014 - Governor Cuomo Takes Action to Better Protect New York From Crude Oil Transportation Disasters
- 04/16/2014 - Governor Cuomo Declares Flood State of Emergency
- 04/11/2014 - New York State Office Of Fire Prevention And Control Graduates Five Canine Members From Accelerant Detection Training
March 2014
February 2014
July 2013
June 2013
- 06/12/2013 - Governor Cuomo Introduces Legislation to Improve New York State's Preparation and Response for Disaster Emergencies
- 06/07/2013 - Governor Cuomo Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Heavy Rains and Possible Flooding Produced by Tropical Storm Andrea
May 2013
- 05/26/2013 - Governor Cuomo Proclaims Hurricane Preparedness Week
- 05/15/2013 - Governor Cuomo Directs Over $20 Million in Federal Funds to Reimburse Localities for Superstorm Sandy Clean-Up Costs
- 05/03/2013 - DHSES Joins National Arson Awareness Week Effort
- 05/03/2013 - 2013 Arson Awareness Week Proclamation
April 2013
March 2013
- 03/25/2013 - Notice of Public Meetings
- 03/15/2013 - Governor Cuomo Announces Federal Reimbursement to the Town of Stony Point for Superstorm Sandy Costs
- 03/15/2013 - Governor Cuomo Announces Federal Reimbursement to the Town of Scarsdale for Superstorm Sandy Costs
- 03/14/2013 - Governor Cuomo Announces Federal Reimbursement to Village of Mineola for Superstorm Sandy Costs