Public Safety
At times, environmental conditions can threaten the health and safety of New Yorkers. DEC's press bulletins and website carry warnings when hazardous conditions threaten, and provide further information if an emergency develops. DEC's Environmental Conservation Officers and Forest Rangers play key roles in assisting citizens during certain types of health and safety emergencies.
Forest Fire Risk
During fire season, the Fire Danger Map , which shows the risk of forest fires in all areas of the state, is posted daily.
NY-ALERT Emergency Notification Service
Also, the New York State Emergency Management Office has a free web subscription service (NY-ALERT) that provides subscribers with automatic notification of emergency situations from floods and hurricanes to incidents of public violence. Subscribers will be able to receive this information via e-mail, telephone, cellular device text messages, fax, pager or on the web through a Really Simple Syndicate (RSS) reader. NY-ALERT is short for New York State's All Hazards Alert and Notification System and can be accessed by the link in the right column.
More about Public Safety:
- Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee - advisory warning for hiking areas which may be impacted by Hurricane Irene
- Avalanche - Avalanches in the Adirondacks, when, where and how they form and how to be prepared for and avoid them
