New York State is at greatest risk from hurricanes and coastal storms during the months of September and October. Governor Paterson has proclaimed September as Preparedness Month in the Empire State and urges New Yorkers to take this opportunity to become better prepared for any emergency. To learn what you can do to increase you and your family’s preparedness for hurricanes and all hazards, check out our Hurricane safety information.
New York State Office of Emergency Management (NYSOEM) is pleased to announce the availability of HMGP funds to assist in developing hazard mitigation plans and implementing hazard mitigation projects.
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Flooding is a natural threat that every New Yorker needs to be aware of and prepare for. Over the last decade, 14 flooding events threatened the safety of residents, caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, and resulted in major federal disaster declarations. Visit SEMO's Flood Awareness page for information you should know to be prepared for flooding.
SEMO has joined Twitter! To increase our outreach efforts and help New Yorkers become better prepared for emergencies, we will be “tweeting” daily to provide situational awareness and general preparedness information. So follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/NYSEMO.
The EPCRA (Emergency Planning and Community Right-To-Know Act) Tier II filing deadline is March 1, 2010. Industry filers in New York State are encouraged to file electronically using the E-Plan Emergency Response Information System. Paper copies and Tier2 Submit electronic filing are still accepted. For additional guidance, visit SEMO’s SERC web page at www.semo.state.ny.us/programs/serc.
