Albany
and Madison Counties have achieved accreditation as part of the Local
Emergency Management Accreditation Program. First proposed in the
Governor's 2017 State of the State, the accreditation program is the
first of its kind at the state-level for local emergency management
agencies in the nation. Albany and Madison Counties join New York City
and Broome, Livingston, Montgomery, and Oneida Counties as those that
have achieved state accreditation.
"The
safety of New Yorkers is our number one priority, and this
first-in-the-nation program ensures local emergency management offices
can efficiently respond to any disaster and protect the public,"
Governor Cuomo said. "By putting procedures in place to respond to
unpredictable emergency situations, we are creating a stronger, safer
and more secure New York."
The
program, developed in partnership with the New York State Emergency
Management Association (NYSEMA), is designed to highlight and promote
proactive local emergency management agencies in New York State. To
become accredited, the locality must meet a series of standards and best
practices that promote a coordinated and integrated approach to
emergency management. The localities must engage "Whole Community"
stakeholders, including government and private partners, and consider
the needs of those that may require specific attention during an
emergency or disaster, like the homeless, elderly, or disabled. The
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) administers
the program on behalf of the Local Emergency Management Accreditation
Council, which serves as the governing body for the program.
Accreditation is valid for five years, with an opportunity to obtain
reaccreditation after the five-year period.
Click here for the full announcement.
Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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