Homeland Security and Emergency Services, Division of

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Agency Web Site: http://www.dhses.ny.gov/Link to External Website

Mission

The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) provides leadership, coordination and support for efforts to prevent, protect against, prepare for, respond to, and recover from terrorism and other man-made and natural disasters, threats, fires and emergencies.

Organization and Staffing

To carry out the agency’s mission, DHSES has seven offices: Office of Counter Terrorism; Office of Emergency Management; Office of Fire Prevention and Control; Office of Interoperable Emergency Communications; State Preparedness Training Center; Office of Recovery Programs; and the Office of Administration and Finance.

DHSES has a central office in Albany, a satellite office in New York City, ten stockpile locations, and regional offices in support of the five Emergency Management Regions statewide. In addition, the State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC), located in Oriskany and the Academy of Fire Science in Montour Falls, serve as key training facilities for first responders across the State.

Budget Highlights

The FY 2025 Executive Budget recommends $9.1 billion in support for DHSES ($163 million in State Operations; $8.9 billion in Aid to Localities; and $21 million in Capital funds), consistent with the FY 2024 Enacted Budget funding level.

The FY 2025 Executive Budget includes $10.4 million in funding to expand the State’s disaster response capacity through the Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Also included is $8.6 million to expand the State's fire investigation capacity and reduce fatal fires, including $3.3 million for grants to localities to increase their fire prevention efforts.

Additionally, the Executive Budget includes a $15 million capital project to bolster Statewide disaster response by providing flood barrier technology and response equipment to local partners.

The FY 2025 Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 758 FTEs, a 100 FTE increase from FY 2024. The increase is largely attributed to the expansion of OEM and the establishment of Fire Action Teams within the Office of Fire Prevention and Control. Additional FTEs for the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Unit to combat hate crimes within higher education institutions are also included.

Program Highlights

Counter Terrorism

DHSES supports federal, State, county, local, and private sector efforts to prevent, protect against, and prepare for acts or threats of terrorism. DHSES' works closely with local government officials, New York State Police, local law enforcement, public safety agencies, mental health professionals, school officials, and other key stakeholders tasked with identifying, assessing, and mitigating the threat of targeted violence, terrorism, and cyber-attacks.

Disaster Recovery

DHSES' works with State and local entities assess damages caused by a major disaster and manage the activities required for receiving, administering, and disbursing federal grants to reimburse disaster related costs. DHSES is responsible for the administration of federal Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation Grant Programs, and Individual Assistance disaster recovery programs.

Emergency Management

DHSES coordinates emergency management services with federal and State agencies to support county and local governments, which is coordinated through the State's Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). This coordination also involves working with local emergency management agencies and key stakeholders in support of their planning, training, and response activities, as well as providing technical assistance as needed.

DHSES also operates and maintains ten strategically located stockpile facilities that house resources often needed in response to disasters and emergencies, including generators, light towers, water tankers, food, water, cots, blankets, and other supplies. Through NY Responds, local governments can request and quickly obtain needed supplies and equipment.

Fire Prevention and Control

DHSES serves as the State's lead agency regarding fire protection and fire prevention. Responsibilities of this program include providing management advice and technical assistance to fire service agencies, conducting fire inspections, conducting basic, advanced, and specialized training for career and volunteer firefighters, and reviewing and issuing permits for vendors authorized to sell consumer fireworks. Additionally, DHSES is responsible for managing the Emergency Services Revolving Loan and Fire Safe Cigarette programs.

State Preparedness Training Center (SPTC)

The SPTC is a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary facility providing training to State, local, and Federal emergency first responders. It contains a variety of training venues for both scenario-based and classroom training. The Cityscape complex serves as a critical component to the Advanced Active Shooter Scenario courses and the Swift Water Rescue Simulator offers water rescue training to local emergency responders from across the State.

Interoperable Communications

DHSES' is charged with developing and implementing standards, policies and plans pertaining to intragovernmental and intergovernmental public safety communications systems. Additionally, DHSES is responsible for coordinating the administration of the Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant and Public Safety Answering Points programs to enhance public safety communications interoperability across New York State.

ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category Available
FY 2024
Appropriations
Recommended
FY 2025
Change From
FY 2024
Reappropriations
Recommended
FY 2025
State Operations 139,271,258 162,665,000 23,393,742 172,999,000
Aid To Localities 8,872,201,000 8,889,551,000 17,350,000 17,772,020,000
Capital Projects 118,000,000 21,000,000 (97,000,000) 564,762,000
Total 9,129,472,258 9,073,216,000 (56,256,258) 18,509,781,000

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program FY 2024
Estimated FTEs
03/31/24
FY 2025
Estimated FTEs
03/31/25
FTE Change
Administration
Special Revenue Funds - Other 192 192 0
Counter Terrorism
General Fund 26 39 13
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 30 30 0
Cyber Incident Response
General Fund 34 34 0
Disaster Assistance
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 57 57 0
Emergency Management
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 44 44 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 72 137 65
Fire Prevention and Control
General Fund 22 44 22
Special Revenue Funds - Other 160 160 0
Interoperable Communications
Special Revenue Funds - Other 21 21 0
Total 658 758 100

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2024
Recommended
FY 2025
Change
General Fund 17,050,000 25,350,000 8,300,000
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 70,411,000 73,411,000 3,000,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 51,810,258 63,904,000 12,093,742
Total 139,271,258 162,665,000 23,393,742
Adjustments:
Transfer(s) From
Special Pay Bill
General Fund (1,006,258)
Appropriated FY 2024 138,265,000

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2024
Recommended
FY 2025
Change
Administration
Special Revenue Funds - Other 32,334,258 34,028,000 1,693,742
Counter Terrorism
General Fund 5,950,000 8,950,000 3,000,000
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 35,000,000 35,000,000 0
Cyber Incident Response
General Fund 6,600,000 6,600,000 0
Disaster Assistance
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 23,086,000 23,086,000 0
Emergency Management
General Fund 1,000,000 1,000,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 9,025,000 12,025,000 3,000,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 13,862,000 24,262,000 10,400,000
Fire Prevention and Control
General Fund 3,500,000 8,800,000 5,300,000
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 3,300,000 3,300,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 2,245,000 2,245,000 0
Interoperable Communications
Special Revenue Funds - Other 3,369,000 3,369,000 0
Total 139,271,258 162,665,000 23,393,742

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service Regular
(Annual Salaried)
Amount Change Amount Change
Counter Terrorism 3,430,000 1,230,000 3,430,000 1,230,000
Cyber Incident Response 2,700,000 0 2,700,000 0
Emergency Management 1,000,000 0 0 0
Fire Prevention and Control 4,775,000 3,150,000 4,750,000 3,150,000
Total 11,905,000 4,380,000 10,880,000 4,380,000
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Temporary Service
(Nonannual Salaried)
Holiday/Overtime Pay
Amount Change Amount Change
Emergency Management 1,000,000 0 0 0
Fire Prevention and Control 0 0 25,000 0
Total 1,000,000 0 25,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Supplies and Materials
Amount Change Amount Change
Counter Terrorism 5,520,000 1,770,000 365,000 315,000
Cyber Incident Response 3,900,000 0 95,000 0
Fire Prevention and Control 4,025,000 2,150,000 600,000 500,000
Total 13,445,000 3,920,000 1,060,000 815,000
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Travel Contractual Services
Amount Change Amount Change
Counter Terrorism 310,000 160,000 4,400,000 900,000
Cyber Incident Response 175,000 0 3,360,000 0
Fire Prevention and Control 225,000 150,000 200,000 0
Total 710,000 310,000 7,960,000 900,000
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Equipment
Amount Change
Counter Terrorism 445,000 395,000
Cyber Incident Response 270,000 0
Fire Prevention and Control 3,000,000 1,500,000
Total 3,715,000 1,895,000

STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 34,028,000 1,693,742 24,590,000 1,693,742
Counter Terrorism 35,000,000 0 9,000,000 0
Disaster Assistance 23,086,000 0 10,000,000 0
Emergency Management 36,287,000 13,400,000 20,502,000 6,450,000
Fire Prevention and Control 5,545,000 0 852,000 0
Interoperable Communications 3,369,000 0 2,169,000 0
Total 137,315,000 15,093,742 67,113,000 8,143,742
STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2025 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Nonpersonal Service
Amount Change
Administration 9,438,000 0
Counter Terrorism 26,000,000 0
Disaster Assistance 13,086,000 0
Emergency Management 15,785,000 6,950,000
Fire Prevention and Control 4,693,000 0
Interoperable Communications 1,200,000 0
Total 70,202,000 6,950,000

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2024
Recommended
FY 2025
Change
General Fund 171,750,000 173,100,000 1,350,000
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 8,596,863,000 8,620,363,000 23,500,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 103,588,000 96,088,000 (7,500,000)
Total 8,872,201,000 8,889,551,000 17,350,000

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2024
Recommended
FY 2025
Change
Counter Terrorism
General Fund 10,000,000 10,000,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 565,000,000 565,000,000 0
Disaster Assistance
General Fund 150,000,000 150,000,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 8,013,500,000 8,040,000,000 26,500,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 1,500,000 4,000,000 2,500,000
Emergency Management
General Fund 4,300,000 3,300,000 (1,000,000)
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 18,363,000 15,363,000 (3,000,000)
Special Revenue Funds - Other 3,000,000 3,000,000 0
Fire Prevention and Control
General Fund 7,450,000 9,800,000 2,350,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 4,088,000 4,088,000 0
Interoperable Communications
Special Revenue Funds - Other 95,000,000 85,000,000 (10,000,000)
Total 8,872,201,000 8,889,551,000 17,350,000

CAPITAL PROJECTS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Comprehensive Construction Program Available
FY 2024
Recommended
FY 2025
Change Reappropriations
FY 2025
Design and Construction Supervision
Capital Projects Fund - Authority Bonds 115,000,000 0 (115,000,000) 148,881,000
Disaster Assistance
Capital Projects Fund - Authority Bonds 0 15,000,000 15,000,000 0
Storm Recovery 0 0 0 384,167,000
Interoperable Communications
Capital Projects Fund - Interop Grants 0 0 0 15,374,000
Maintenance and Improvement of Existing Facilities
Capital Projects Fund - Authority Bonds 3,000,000 6,000,000 3,000,000 16,340,000
Total 118,000,000 21,000,000 (97,000,000) 564,762,000

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/16/2024