Disaster Preparedness Commission

The responsibilities of the Disaster Preparedness Commission (DPC) include the preparation of State disaster plans, the direction of State disaster operations and coordinating those with local government operations, and the coordination of federal, State, and private recovery efforts. The DPC is comprised of the commissioners, directors, or chairpersons of 30 State agencies and two volunteer organizations, the American Red Cross and 211 NYS.

The 2026 Disaster Preparedness Commission Conference will be held from September 15-17, 2026, in the Hudson Valley.

This year's conference will bring national experts from the emergency management field together with New York State and County Emergency Managers to exchange knowledge, strengthen partnerships, and advance promising practices across all phases of emergency management.

Session topics may include disaster preparedness planning, response operations, intergovernmental coordination at the State, county, and local levels, and strategies for effective mitigation and recovery.

CALL FOR SPEAKERS

The New York State Disaster Preparedness Commission (DPC) is pleased to invite subject matter experts, partners, and practitioners to submit a presentation proposal for the 2026 DPC Conference. Please complete the form below by EOD May 15, 2026, to submit a presentation proposal. You will be notified of any decision in mid-June.   

https://forms.office.com/g/Gabc9NNxTh

We encourage you to share this Call for Speakers Form with appropriate partner agencies, organizations, and stakeholders who may have an interest in presenting at this conference.

Please email ([email protected]) with any questions or points of clarification.

Addiction Services and Supports, Office of

Aging, Office For the

Agriculture and Markets, Department of

Children and Family Services, Office of

Corrections and Community Supervision, Department of

Criminal Justice Services, Division of

Education Department

Empire State Development Corporation

Energy Research and Development Authority

Environmental Conservation, Department of

Financial Services, Department of

Fire Prevention and Control, Office of

General Services, Office of

Health, Department of

Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

Homes and Community Renewal, Division of

Information Technology Services, Office of

Labor, Department of

Mental Health, Office of

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Military and Naval Affairs, Division of

Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation, Office of

People with Developmental Disabilities, Office for

Port Authority of NY and NJ

Public Service Commission

State Police, Division of

State, Department of

Thruway Authority

Transportation, Department of

Victim Services, Office of

American Red Cross

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