New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NY DHSES)

The New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NY DHSES) is the state agency responsible for homeland security, emergency preparedness, and incident management in New York State. DHSES maintains planning and continuity programs, including a Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), hosts and organizes statewide preparedness conferences and training events such as the Technical Rescue Conference and Fire & Emergency Services symposia, publishes the NYS Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), and provides COOP tools and guidance for state agencies. These activities are directly relevant to the user's search terms, which include state emergency preparedness conference, continuity of operations summit, COOP, state emergency management, disaster preparedness, and business continuity.