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Governor Hochul Urges NYers to Prepare for Hurricanes

May 1, 2023: Governor Hochul and the National Hurricane Center Announce Hurricane Preparedness Week in New York State

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Governor Hochul Announces $55 Million Available to Enhance Public ...

May 15, 2023: Governor Hochul Announces $55 Million Available to Enhance Public Safety and Emergency Communications Systems

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State Agencies Monitoring Lake Ontario Water Levels

May 9, 2023: Governor Hochul Announces State Agencies Are Monitoring Lake Ontario Water Levels Following Heavy Rainfall

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2023

Governor Hochul Announces $55 Million Available to Enhance Public...

May 15, 2023: Governor Hochul Announces $55 Million Available to Enhance Public Safety and Emergency Communications Systems

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2023

State Agencies Monitoring Lake Ontario Water Levels

May 9, 2023: Governor Hochul Announces State Agencies Are Monitoring Lake Ontario Water Levels Following Heavy Rainfall

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2023

Governor Announces New Hurricane Evacuation Study

May 5, 2023: Governor Hochul announced a new Hurricane Evacuation Study to improve public safety planning efforts for catastrophic tropical storm impacts.

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2023

Workshops for Emergency Responders During Mental Health Month

May 4, 2023

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8:59 AM EDT

Two ‘Managing Staff Stress & Promoting Workforce Resilience’ training workshops to be held for New York’s public safety personnel.

Learn more about State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Announces Workshops for New York’s Emergency Responders During Mental Health Awareness Month

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2023

Governor Hochul Urges NYers to Prepare for Hurricanes

May 1, 2023: Governor Hochul and the National Hurricane Center Announce Hurricane Preparedness Week in New York State

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2023

Explosive Detection Canine Teams Training

April 27, 2023

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11:00 AM EDT

Canine Teams From NYS Law Enforcement Agencies Took Part in Training at State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany

Learn more about DHSES Hosts More Than 50 Explosive Detection Canine Teams for Specialized Training at State Preparedness Training Center

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2023

Being Ready During Severe Weather Awareness Week

April 24, 2023: Governor Hochul Announces Start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in New York State

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2023

Heightened Monitoring of New York's Schools

March 31, 2023: Governor Hochul Announces Heightened Monitoring in Response to Increase in False Threats to Schools

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2023

Flood Safety Awareness Week in New York State

March 16, 2023: Governor Hochul and the National Weather Service Announce Flood Safety Awareness Week in New York State

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2023

Governor Hochul Secures Major Disaster Declaration

March 16, 2023: Governor Hochul Announces Federal Approval for Major Disaster Declaration Following Historic Winter Storm

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