New York National Guard personnel and
emergency officials from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency
Services are traveling to Pennsylvania to assist ongoing response
efforts after the fatal Amtrak accident Tuesday evening in Philadelphia.
"New Yorkers have always come together to help others in times of crisis, and that is exactly what we are doing today," said Governor Cuomo.
"New Yorkers have always come together to help others in times of crisis, and that is exactly what we are doing today," said Governor Cuomo.
"Last night's Amtrak accident was a
terrible tragedy, and this morning I called Governor Wolf to express my support and let him know that New York stands
ready to help in any way possible. To that end, I am deploying
personnel from New York State to assist with the ongoing recovery
effort. My thoughts and prayers are with all those who have been injured
as a result of the crash, as well as the loved ones of those who were
lost."
The delegation of New York officials includes DHSES Commissioner John Melville, Office of Emergency Management Director Kevin Wisely, and from the New York National Guard, General Raymond Shields and Colonel Steve Fukino.
The delegation of New York officials includes DHSES Commissioner John Melville, Office of Emergency Management Director Kevin Wisely, and from the New York National Guard, General Raymond Shields and Colonel Steve Fukino.
These officials, along
with the Governor’s office, have been working in close coordination
with the City of Philadelphia and State of Pennsylvania since the
accident occurred last night.
According to recent reports, at least six people were killed and dozens injured when an Amtrak train traveling from Washington D.C. to New York derailed in Philadelphia.
According to recent reports, at least six people were killed and dozens injured when an Amtrak train traveling from Washington D.C. to New York derailed in Philadelphia.
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