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Citizen Preparedness Corps Program Expands

September 6, 2023: During National Preparedness Month, Governor Hochul Highlights Expansion of New York State’s Citizen Preparedness Training Program

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DHSES Announces More Than $300K for HazMat Incident Response

August 15, 2023 | 11 AM EDT

DHSES today announced more than $300,000 in funding to improve the state's response to hazardous materials emergencies.

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Renewed Call for Rail Safety

August 11, 2023: Governor Hochul Renews Call for Federal Government and Freight Rail Industry to Take Action to Improve Rail Safety

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2023

Governor Hochul Cautions New Yorkers as Air Quality Health Adviso...

June 28, 2023: Governor Hochul Cautions New Yorkers as Air Quality Health Advisory Expanded to Include Entire State

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2023

Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Take Appropriate Precautions...

June 27, 2023: Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Take Appropriate Precautions as Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Is Expected to Significantly Impact Air Quality in...

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2023

Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Potentially Sev...

June 26, 2023: Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Prepare for Potentially Severe Weather Across the State this Week

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Representatives from DHSES and the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society provide pet preparedness tips

2022

New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Servic...

June 26, 2023

4:30 PM EDT

Learn more about New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Reminds New Yorkers to Develop Plans for Pets Ahead of Disasters

Tactical teams conduct exercises at the State Preparedness Training Center in Oriskany, NY

2023

Division Of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Hosts Fifth ...

June 15, 2023

12:00 PM EDT

Learn more about Division Of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Hosts Fifth Annual ‘Tactical Week’ for Specialized Law Enforcement Teams

2023

Governor Hochul Announces One Million N95 Masks to be Made Availa...

June 7, 2023: Governor Hochul Announces One Million N95 Masks to be Made Available to New Yorkers as Effects of Canadian Wildfires Continue to Impact...

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New York State Recruit Firefighter Training Graduates at State Fire Academy in Montour Falls, NY

2023

State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Announ...

June 5, 2023

11:45 AM EDT

Learn more about State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Announces 37 New Graduates of Recruit Firefighter Training Program

2023

Governor Hochul Announces the U.S. Small Business Administration ...

June 2, 2023: Governor Hochul Announces the U.S. Small Business Administration Provided More Than $15 Million in Federal Assistance to Residents and Businesses in Western...