“New York is leading the way to ensure that our emergency
management professionals have the best training to respond quickly and
effectively to any disaster that may arise,” Governor Cuomo said. “This
first-in-the-nation program will serve as a model for how states and local
governments can partner effectively to confront public safety challenges, and I
encourage all counties to pursue this premier accreditation to help keep
communities across New York safe.”
The accreditation program is intended as a mechanism to help
highlight and promote proactive local emergency management agencies in New York
State. Accreditation is valid for five years, with an opportunity to obtain
re-accreditation after the five year period.
Kevin Niedermaier, New York State Emergency Management
Association President and Livingston County Emergency Management Director said,
“The accreditation program has long been a priority for NYSEMA, as it helps to
recognize the importance of emergency management and the agencies willing to go
the extra mile to achieve accreditation. This program provides for a strong
foundation from which emergency management can continue to build upon."
