N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 30-101: § 30-101 Definitions.

As used in this title:

a. "Office" shall mean the New York city office of emergency management and shall have the same meaning as set forth in section four hundred ninety-five of the New York city charter.

b. "Commissioner" shall mean the commissioner of the New York city office of emergency management.

c. "Emergency support functions" shall mean a functional area of response activity established to facilitate coordinated delivery of assistance required to save lives, protect property and health, maintain public safety, and otherwise respond to emergency conditions.