Commissioner Farrell begins testimony on 2026 emergency activations
NYCEM Commissioner Christina Farrell introduces herself and her colleagues, Chief of EMS Paul Maiano and Assistant Chief of Fire Operations John Sirocco. She notes it is the final day of National Preparedness Month and says the Emergency Operations Center has been activated for 183 days and the Flash Flood Plan for 90 days so far this year.
Commissioner.
Good morning, Chief Areola and members of the City Council.
I'm Christina Farrell, Commissioner of New York City Emergency Management, and as has been noted, I am joined today by Chief of EMS, Paul Maiano, and Assistant Chief of Fire Operations, John Sirocco.
It is our pleasure to be here today on the final day of National Preparedness Month to testify on the topic of emergency response in the Rockaways and other geographically isolated communities in New York City.
As you all know, this has been an exceptionally busy year for activations.
So far this year, the Emergency Operations Center has been activated for 183 days and the Flash Flood Plan for 90 days.