State Emergency Operations Center Activates June 10 through July 20 for Historic Summer of Events: FIFA World Cup, Sail4th 250 and America 250 Events
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Conducted Over 1,000 Trainings, Exercises and Assessments With State, Local and Federal Partners in Preparation for Summer Events
Feels-Like Temperatures in the High 90s, Low 100s and Severe Thunderstorms Possible for Areas Across New York State Thursday and Friday
Saturday Feels-Like Temperatures in the High 80s Align With First Match of the FIFA World Cup Taking Place in New York/New Jersey
New Yorkers Can Sign Up for Weather and Emergency Alerts by Texting 333111
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the State Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has activated today through July 20 ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Sail4th 250 and America 250 events happening throughout the state this summer. The State EOC activates for any incident statewide that requires State-level monitoring or response, serving as the state’s multi-agency hub for disaster response and recovery. Yesterday, Governor Hochul urged New Yorkers to prepare for a multi-day stretch of high outdoor temperatures that will impact areas across the state through the weekend. Severe thunderstorms are also possible across the state Thursday and Friday, with the potential for power outages, downed trees and localized flash flooding due to heavy rain.
“Public safety is our top priority this summer, and we are standing watch so New Yorkers and visitors alike can enjoy all the state has to offer this summer,” Governor Hochul said. “But there are still things you can do to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Stay hydrated, dress appropriately for the weather and if you’re attending events in groups, come up with a place to meet in the event you get separated. Have fun this summer in the great state of New York.”
At the same time the EOC is activated, the State Fire Operations Center will also activate. Additionally, staff from the State Office of Emergency Management will also be embedded in various regional command posts throughout the state as well as New Jersey’s Emergency Operations Center for game days and around July 4. World Cup game days being held at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) are June 13, June 16, June 22, June 25, June 27, June 30, July 5 and July 19.
The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services has prioritized coordination and preparation between State, local and federal partners ahead of this unprecedented summer of activities. As part of this effort to enhance safety and security preparedness, the Division conducted over 1,000 trainings and exercises with local, state and federal partners. That includes the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) organizing approximately 81 courses and the Office of Counter Terrorism (OCT) conducting exercises at 993 locations statewide and assessing 240 infrastructure locations across the State, including stadiums and arenas, malls and shopping centers, colleges and universities, airports, transit hubs and other mass-gathering locations. DHSES also coordinated major full-scale exercises at key transportation venues in NYC, including Moynihan Train Hall and Grand Central Terminal.
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