Governor Hochul Announces More Than $62 Million to Strengthen Emergency Communications and Interoperability Infrastructure in New York State

Statement

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $62 million has been awarded to 14 counties through the Statewide Interoperable Communications Grant targeted program to strengthen emergency communications and interoperability infrastructure used by local first responders. The program, administered by the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, provides funding to enhance public safety through improving and modernizing infrastructure, addressing communications deficiencies, implementing national interoperability channels, and boosting regional connectivity between counties and systems.

"When disaster strikes, New York must be ready. This grant funding is critical to modernizing our emergency communication systems to ensure that our brave first responders have the resources and data they need to keep the community and themselves safe during an emergency," Governor Hochul said. "Keeping New Yorkers safe is my top priority and this program is key to improving public safety throughout Upstate New York."

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