New York City Emergency Management Department | 17,690 followers on LinkedIn. NYC Emergency Management helps New Yorkers prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies. | NYC Emergency Management is a coordinating agency for the City of New York. The agency plans and prepares for emergencies, educates the public about preparedness, coordinates emergency response and recovery, and collects and disseminates emergency information. To accomplish this mission, the agency maintains a disciplined unit of emergency management personnel, including responders, planners, watch commanders, and administrative and support staff, to identify and respond to various hazards.