Steuben County Achieves State Emergency Management Accreditation

Steuben County recently achieved accreditation through New York State’s Local Emergency Management Accreditation Program. The Steuben County’s Office of Emergency Services is one of the latest emergency management organizations in New York State to achieve accreditation, joining agencies in Albany, Broome, Chemung, Erie, Livingston, Madison, Montgomery, Nassau, Niagara, Oneida, Saratoga, Washington, Wayne, and Wyoming counties, as well as New York City.

The Steuben County Office of Emergency Services applies its training and knowledge to effectively plan and prepare for the harmful effects of natural and manmade disasters. Emergency Services officials guide and coordinate emergency response agencies in protecting those who live, travel and work in Steuben County. Emergency Services officials strive to significantly reduce the number of losses to individuals, businesses and the government of Steuben County and alleviate the suffering associated with the disruption of daily routines.

Steuben County Manager Jack Wheeler said, “Steuben County is grateful to receive this accreditation and is very proud of our Office of Emergency Services. Whether it be their proactive disaster planning or responding to active events such as weather emergencies, fires, or COVID-19, the men and women of this office consistently demonstrate professionalism and a never-ending sense of duty. This accreditation is well-deserved recognition of their tremendous efforts.”

Steuben County Director of Public Safety and County Emergency Manager Tim Marshall said, “Steuben County Office of Emergency Services is excited to be among those who are receiving this recognition of being accredited by New York State’s Local Emergency Management Accreditation Program. Achieving this accreditation continues to ensure we are amongst those most prepared for any emergency, natural or other active disaster, thrown our way. The men and women that serve both as employees, as well as volunteers within our organization, should be proud to be part of getting us here.”