Last week, Terry Hastings, DHSES Senior Policy Advisor, spoke at the 20th Annual Institute for Disaster Mental Health Conference at SUNY New Paltz. Sponsored by the NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services, the event brings together public safety and mental health professionals from across the state to discuss ways to support the mental health needs of communities and first responders impacted by disasters.
NYS Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services
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The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services provides leadership, coordination, and support to prevent, protect against, prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate disasters and other emergencies. The Division accomplishes this core mission through its directorates and several cross-cutting support units including Counter Terrorism, Emergency Management, Fire Prevention and Control, Interoperable & Emergency Communications, Disaster Recovery, and Administration & Finance, which coordinate the response of State agencies in support of local government. The women and men of DHSES are dedicated to working closely on a daily basis with all levels of government, the private sector, and volunteer organizations to improve the readiness and response capabilities of communities throughout the Empire State.
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- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Albany
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2010
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Updates
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We're #hiring a new Homeland Security Program Analyst 2 in Albany, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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We're #hiring a new Auditor 2 in Latham, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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This month, the Office of Fire Prevention and Control teamed up with the Syracuse Fire Department to educate over 100 New Yorkers on essential fire safety and prevention topics! From bed shaker alarms to smoke detectors, Home Sprinkler devices, and Lithium-Ion Battery safety, we’re working together to keep our communities safe.
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October 16th was #PurpleThursday as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in New York State 💜 Domestic violence impacts over 80,000 New Yorkers each year. Yesterday, DHSES staff wore purple to help raise awareness and show support for survivors of domestic violence.
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We're #hiring a new Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 2 in Albany, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Last Friday, we joined the Shaker Road Fire Department Open House during #FirePreventionWeek. Hundreds of community members came out to join the festivities, learn more about their local fire department, and celebrate a special milestone—50 years of Fire Explorer Post 475! The DHSES Office of Interoperable and Emergency Communications was proud to be part of the event, showcasing our cutting-edge equipment, including Command One, our mobile command and communications unit. Visitors got an up-close look at how we’re enhancing emergency response and keeping New Yorkers safe through advanced technology and seamless communication. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about what we do and to celebrate this incredible community milestone. Here’s to many more years of collaboration and safety!
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We're #hiring a new Program Aide in Albany, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Last weekend, our Office of Fire Prevention and Control's Community Risk Reduction team attended New York State Parks' Autumn in the Park at Taconic State Park! They shared important Fire Safety and Prevention tips with over 650 attendees alongside the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, New York State Police, and various Columbia County agencies.
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We're #hiring a new Disaster Preparedness Program Representative 1 (NY HELPS) in Albany, New York. Apply today or share this post with your network.