N.Y. Executive Law § 29: Direction of state agency assistance in a disaster emergency

§ 29. Direction of state agency assistance in a disaster emergency.

Upon the declaration of a state disaster emergency the governor may

direct any and all agencies of the state government to provide

assistance under the coordination of the disaster preparedness

commission. Such state assistance may include: (1) utilizing, lending,

or giving to political subdivisions, with or without compensation

therefor, equipment, supplies, facilities, services of state personnel,

and other resources, other than the extension of credit; (2)

distributing medicine, medical supplies, food and other consumable

supplies through any public or private agency authorized to distribute

the same; (3) performing on public or private lands temporary emergency

work essential for the protection of public health and safety, clearing

debris and wreckage, making emergency repairs to and temporary

replacements of public facilities of political subdivisions damaged or

destroyed as a result of such disaster; and (4) making such other use of

their facilities, equipment, supplies and personnel as may be necessary

to assist in coping with the disaster or any emergency resulting

therefrom.