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Emergency Management Roles and Responsibilities

StakeholderRole and Responsibility
City of Poughkeepsie Department of Public WorksSupport wide-area information dissemination for emergency notifications, major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
City of Poughkeepsie Department of Public WorksSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
City of Poughkeepsie Department of Public WorksProvide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
City of White Plains Traffic Division of ParkingSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
City of White Plains Traffic Division of ParkingSupport wide-area information dissemination for major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
City of White Plains Traffic Division of ParkingMonitor public areas including parking lots using ITS field equipment, including surveillance equipment.
Coach USAMobilize transit vehicles to assist with emergency evacuations.
Coach USASupport wide-area information dissemination for major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
Coach USASupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Coach USAProvide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
Columbia County Emergency 9-1-1Monitor and maintain systems for distress or mayday calls.
Columbia County Emergency 9-1-1Provide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
Columbia County Emergency 9-1-1Support regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Columbia County Emergency 9-1-1Issue early warning alerts to travelers in the event of severe weather events.
Columbia County Emergency 9-1-1Support wide-area information dissemination for emergency notifications, major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
Columbia County Emergency 9-1-1Dispatch emergency vehicles to incident scenes.
Columbia County Emergency Management OfficeMonitor transportation infrastructure to identify potential threats to safety and security.
Columbia County Emergency Management OfficeSupport wide-area information dissemination for emergency notifications, major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
Columbia County Emergency Management OfficeIssue early warning alerts to travelers in the event of severe weather events.
Columbia County Emergency Management OfficeSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Columbia County Emergency Management OfficeProvide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
Columbia County Highway DepartmentSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Columbia County Sheriffs OfficeDispatch emergency vehicles to incident scenes.
Columbia County Sheriffs OfficeMonitor transportation infrastructure to identify potential threats to safety and security.
Columbia County Sheriffs OfficeProvide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
Columbia County Sheriffs OfficeMonitor and maintain systems for distress or mayday calls.
Dutchess County Division of Public TransitDispatch buses for emergency services support.
Dutchess County Division of Public TransitProvide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
Dutchess County Division of Public TransitMobilize transit vehicles to assist with emergency evacuations.
Dutchess County Division of Public TransitSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Dutchess County Division of Public TransitMonitor transportation infrastructure to identify potential threats to safety and security.
Dutchess County Division of Public TransitMonitor and operate systems to support emergency vehicle routing.
Dutchess County Division of Public TransitMonitor and maintain systems for on-board transit vehicle distress or mayday calls.
New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA)
Receive calls for assistance and dispatch maintenance and other New York State Bridge Authority vehicles and resources to assist at transportation incidents.
New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA)
Provide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA)
Monitor transportation infrastructure to identify potential threats to safety and security.
New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA)
Support regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA)
Monitor and maintain systems for distress or mayday calls.
New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA)
Collect and process information from H.E.L.P. Service Patrol trucks to manage incidents within Bridge Authority jurisdiction.
New York State Police (NYSP)
Assist with traffic control and safety for road HAZMAT crews.
New York State Police (NYSP)
Administer regional Highway Emergency Local Patrol (H.E.L.P.) Roadway Service Patrol program to assist motorists at roadway incidents.
New York State Police (NYSP)
Monitor and operate systems to support emergency vehicle routing.
New York State Police (NYSP)
Support wide-area information dissemination for emergency notifications, major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
New York State Police (NYSP)
Support regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
New York State Police (NYSP)
Deploy and stage towing and recovery vehicles in advance of major weather events.
New York State Police (NYSP)
Respond to incidents on regional roadways to assist motorists and help reduce congestion.
New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA)Coordinate with the NYSDOT Region 8 HVTMC for the dispatch of H.E.L.P. Service Patrol vehicles to incidents on the New York State Thruway.
New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA)Provide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA)Support regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA)Support wide-area information dissemination for emergency notifications, major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA)Operate and maintain a network of call box stations on the Thruway allowing travelers to transmit requests for emergency services to the Thruway Statewide Operations Center.
New York State Thruway Authority (NYSTA)Coordinate with New York State Police for dispatch of emergency vehicles and other resources to transportation incidents on the New York State Thruway.
NYSDOT Region 8 Hudson Valley Transportation Management CenterMonitor and operate systems to support emergency vehicle routing.
NYSDOT Region 8 Hudson Valley Transportation Management CenterSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
NYSDOT Region 8 Hudson Valley Transportation Management CenterDispatch emergency vehicles to incident scenes.
NYSDOT Region 8 Hudson Valley Transportation Management CenterSupport wide-area information dissemination for emergency notifications, major events, or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
NYSDOT Region 8 Hudson Valley Transportation Management CenterMonitor transportation infrastructure to identify potential threats to safety and security.
NYSDOT Region 8 Hudson Valley Transportation Management CenterIssue early warning alerts to travelers in the event of severe weather or other significant incidents.
NYSDOT Region 8 Hudson Valley Transportation Management CenterMonitor and maintain systems for distress or mayday calls.
NYSDOT Region 8 Hudson Valley Transportation Management CenterProvide representation to support regional disaster evacuation and re-entry planning efforts.
NYSDOT Region 8 Hudson Valley Transportation Management CenterProvide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
NYSDOT Region 8 Hudson Valley Transportation Management CenterCommunicate with H.E.L.P. Service Patrol trucks as needed for traffic and incident information.
NYSDOT Region 8 Maintenance Residency (8-1 Columbia County)Monitor transportation infrastructure to identify potential threats to safety and security.
NYSDOT Region 8 Maintenance Residency (8-1 Columbia County)Support regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Orange County Department of Public WorksSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Orange County Transportation CouncilSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)Support wide-area information dissemination for emergency notifications, major events, or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)Provide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)Monitor transportation infrastructure to identify potential threats to safety and security.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ)Provide emergency call-taking services for the public at Stewart International Airport.
Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation CouncilSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Putnam County Planning, Development, and Public TransportationSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Putnam County Planning, Development, and Public TransportationMonitor transportation infrastructure to identify potential threats to safety and security.
Putnam County Planning, Development, and Public TransportationMobilize transit vehicles to assist with emergency evacuations.
Putnam County Sheriff DepartmentSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Putnam County Sheriff DepartmentSupport wide-area information dissemination for major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
Putnam County Sheriff DepartmentDispatch emergency vehicles to incident scenes.
Putnam County Sheriff DepartmentMonitor transportation infrastructure to identify potential threats to safety and security.
Putnam County Sheriff DepartmentMonitor and maintain systems for on-board vehicle distress or mayday calls.
Putnam County Sheriff DepartmentMonitor vehicle locations for dispatch prioritization.
Rockland County Department of Public TransportationMobilize transit vehicles to assist with emergency evacuations.
Rockland County Department of Public TransportationSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Rockland County Department of Public TransportationProvide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
Rockland County Department of Public TransportationMonitor and maintain systems for on-board transit vehicle distress or mayday calls.
Rockland County Office of Fire and Emergency ServicesSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Rockland County Office of Fire and Emergency ServicesSupport wide-area information dissemination for major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
Rockland County Office of Fire and Emergency ServicesProvide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
TrailwaysSupport regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
TRANSCOM (Transportation Operations Coordinating Committee)Coordinate incident response with other agencies.
TRANSCOM (Transportation Operations Coordinating Committee)Serve as a transportation information clearinghouse for member agencies to get disaster-related traveler information disseminated to the public.
TRANSCOM (Transportation Operations Coordinating Committee)Provide road conditions and other data to assist state and regional OEM's with emergency vehicle routing to transportation incidents.
TRANSCOM (Transportation Operations Coordinating Committee)Support regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
TRANSCOM (Transportation Operations Coordinating Committee)Provide 50 mile radius notifications during major road closures or detours.
Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT)Monitor and maintain systems for on-board transit vehicle distress or mayday calls.
Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT)Support regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT)Support wide-area information dissemination for emergency notifications, major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT)Dispatch buses for emergency services support.
Ulster County Area Transit (UCAT)Share critical incident information and coordinate with emergency dispatchers when necessary to identify efficient routes of travel to incident scenes.
Westchester County Department of Public Safety (WC Police)Support wide-area information dissemination for emergency notifications, major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
Westchester County Department of Public Safety (WC Police)Support regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Westchester County Department of Public Safety (WC Police)Establish emergency access routes.
Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation (Public Works Division)Support regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation (Public Works Division)Support wide-area information dissemination for emergency notifications, major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation (Public Works Division)Provide real-time disaster-related information to travelers when necessary.
Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation (Transportation Division)Support wide-area information dissemination for emergency notifications, major events or large-scale emergencies (e.g. weather emergencies, AMBER Alerts).
Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation (Transportation Division)Support regional disaster planning and recovery efforts.
Westchester County Emergency ManagementCollaborate with partners including local, state, federal and private entities for disaster planning and preparedness
Westchester County Emergency ManagementOn-scene support to local incident commanders during emergencies
Westchester County Emergency ManagementUse of the county's Emergency Operations Center to manage assets and resources deployed in a large-scale disaster
Westchester County Emergency ManagementServe as a conduit for acquiring assistance and support at the state and federal levels
Westchester County Emergency ManagementPlan and prepare for potential hazards affecting the county
Westchester County Emergency ManagementSupport the mitigation of, planning for, response to, and recovery from emergencies
Westchester County Emergency ManagementProvide leadership, support, and coordination services during emergencies