DHSES staff recently toured the towns of Arietta and Wells by following the path of a tornado that felled thousands of trees.
We provided drone support to help assess the damages and determine the strength and size of the storm working closely with Hamilton County Sheriff's Office NY, Hamilton County Emergency Services, New York State Department of Transportation and the US National Weather Service Albany NY.
Due to severe storm risk today and tonight, several NYS regions are at risk of isolated tornadoes.
Signs of a tornado include dark or green skies, low-lying clouds, large hail & roaring sounds. They can also develop on short notice.
Follow these tornado safety tips and be prepared if one develops in your area:
Every year, thousands of people are injured while using fireworks. Most of these injuries happen in the weeks surrounding the 4th of July.
With the holiday right around the corner, our Office of Fire Prevention and Control wants to make sure you and your family celebrate safely. Here are some important safety tips from our friends over at the @clarkburncenter.
Several New York State regions are under a tornado watch until 8 pm tonight.
Signs of a tornado include dark or green skies, low-lying clouds, large hail & roaring sounds. They can also develop on short notice.
Follow these tornado safety tips and be prepared if one develops in your area.
A public safety message from Commissioner Bray on how New Yorkers can conserve energy during extreme heat.
With a heatwave impacting the state this week, Commissioner Bray is encouraging New Yorkers to prepare ahead and stay safe.
And now a message from Commissioner Bray on next week’s forecast…
New York’s explosive detection canine teams are one of many important tools law enforcement uses to help protect New Yorkers.
We are proud to provide this important training to our local, state and federal partners as we collectively work together to protect New Yorkers and keep our communities safe.
Severe thunderstorms are impacting much of the state this afternoon into the evening ⛈️ Be prepared by following these thunderstorm safety tips and by signing up for alert.ny.gov to receive free real-time alerts for your area.
As people who work in emergency management, it’s our job to be prepared for all types of emergencies. So, of course we have all the tips to help you prepare too!
Join our Team!
☑️ Interested in helping New Yorkers before, during, and after major emergencies?
☑️ Want to support NY’s public safety measures?
☑️ Would you like to help New York prepare for whatever is next?
✅ Then DHSES is the place for you!
Join our growing and dynamic organization, which has a broad spectrum of responsibilities across New York State: www.dhses.ny.gov/working-dhses
Another tree planted toward #25MillionTreesNY! 🌳
Commissioner Bray & Executive Deputy Director Terry O’Leary recently planted a tree at Bear Spring Mountain Campground, supporting @govkathyhochul’s goal to plant more than 25 million trees by 2033: on.ny.gov/3JBOuHl
It’s Hurricane Preparedness Week! 🌀
Today Commissioner Bray attended the Hurricane Preparedness Event hosted by @noaa and the @usairforce at Albany Airport and gave New Yorkers some safety tips on how to prepare for the upcoming Hurricane season.
Earlier this month, 103 students from various New York State agencies attended our Flood Incident Rescue Strike Team training at the State Preparedness Training Center and throughout Oneida County.
This group officially kicked off our 2024 Swift Water Flood Training facility season and we’re looking forward to training more public safety professionals at the SWFT this season!
2024 Severe Weather Awareness Week - Commissioner Message
Severe weather is often dangerous and unpredictable, which is why Commissioner Bray wants New Yorkers to be prepared and informed before severe weather strikes.
▶️ Sign up for a Citizen Preparedness Course: prepare.ny.gov
▶️ Prepare ahead: dhses.ny.gov/emergency-happens
It’s National Pet Day 🐶🐱
Pets are important members of the family, so make sure they’re included in your family’s emergency plan this #NationalPetDay!
🐾 Have an evacuation plan for your pet
🐾 Build your pet an emergency supply kit
🐾 Make sure your pet has a form of identification
🐾 More tips: dhses.ny.gov/pet-safety-0
Buy Safe, Charge Safe 🔋
Lithium-ion batteries power many products including e-bikes, smart phones, laptops and power tools. However, if not treated properly, lithium-ion batteries can extremely overheat, which causes large, violent fires.
When using devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, we want to make sure you’re using them safely. Be a safe charger with these three tips from DHSES Deputy State Fire Administrator, Luci Labriola-Cuffe.
For more information and to download our consumer safety guide, visit dhses.ny.gov/charge-safe
Happy first day of spring! 🌷 Emergencies happen when you least expect it, so make sure you're prepared ahead of time:
✍️ Develop an emergency plan
🔦 Build an emergency kit
🤳 Sign up for NY-Alert: alert.ny.gov
🏥 Get involved with an organization like the American Red Cross
It’s Flood Safety Awareness Week, New York! 🌊
Flooding is the second leading weather-related cause of death after heat, so New Yorkers need to take this threat seriously and have a plan if a flooding event is imminent.
Be prepared and stay safe from flooding by following these four simple safety tips from Commissioner Bray.
1. Make a plan. This includes your pets!
2. Build an emergency supplies kit.
3. Pay attention if there’s extreme weather in your area.
4. Make your home more resilient against flooding.
For more flood safety information, visit the DSHES website at dhses.ny.gov/flood-safety-tips
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