Federal Surplus Property

The New York State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) protects the lives and properties of the citizens of the state of New York from threats posed by natural and manmade events. The office coordinates emergency management services with other federal and state agencies to support county and local governments. The New York State Emergency Management Office routinely assists local government, volunteer organizations and private industries through a variety of emergency management programs. Its programs include hazard identification, loss prevention, planning, training, operational response to emergencies, technical support and disaster recovery assistance. During disasters, the New York State Emergency Management Office coordinates the emergency response of all state agencies to ensure that the most appropriate resources are dispatched to impacted areas. Since 1954, the office has received more than 50 federal emergency and disaster declarations. Its legal foundations are in the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950 and the New York State Defense Emergency Act of 1951.

The New York State Department of Labor is a public agency that maintains several divisions, including employment services, unemployment insurance, workers protection standards and licensing, veterans services, workforce development and training, and research and statistics. It offers a variety of career, business, unemployment and workforce services. The New York State Department of Labor also offers federal bonding, transition, human resource assistance, and safety and health consultation services. In addition, it provides training to workers, as well as counseling about rights and laws. The department provides online information regarding constitutional laws and vacancies in various companies. The New York State Department of Labor is located in Albany, N.Y.