# New York State Launches FloodSafe NY Program

New York State has launched FloodSafe NY, a statewide initiative to develop and expand a Hydrologic Monitoring Network aimed at enhancing flood prediction and community resilience. This program, funded by the Environmental Bond Act and U.S. Geological Survey Cooperative Matching Funds, involves upgrading streamgages with advanced camera technology, backup data transmission, and two-way telemetry. These enhancements will provide real-time hydrologic data to support smarter infrastructure investments and improve emergency response capabilities across New York.

- The initiative is led by New York State in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey and involves key state agencies such as the Department of Environmental Conservation.
- Procurement professionals should note the focus on advanced monitoring technologies, which may create opportunities for vendors specializing in hydrologic instrumentation, telemetry systems, and data management solutions.
- This program reflects increased state investment in climate resilience infrastructure, signaling potential future procurements in related environmental monitoring and emergency management technologies.
- Contractors and suppliers should consider aligning offerings with the technical requirements of streamgage upgrades and real-time data transmission to support flood risk mitigation efforts.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC)
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
- New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC)
- New York State Department of State (DOS)
- New York State Senate

### Key Quotes
> As climate change increases the frequency and intensity of flooding, New York State is making historic investments to make our infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather.
> — Kathy Hochul, Governor

### Sources
- [Governor Hochul Launches FloodSafe NY to Build More Resilient Communities | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-launches-floodsafe-ny-build-more-resilient-communities) - NY