Jul 09
Solar Eclipse The total solar eclipse brought thousands of people from around the country to the Northern part of the state on April 8. HSEM initiated planning for the eclipse over a year prior, collecting information from our local, state and federal partners as well as other states that had previous total solar eclipses. Impacts …
Mar 25
Solar Eclipse Planning State agencies have been working diligently alongside local communities and businesses to prepare for the solar eclipse that will occur April 8. While all of New Hampshire will experience the eclipse, the northernmost part of the state, from the area of Lancaster north to the Canadian border, will experience totality. The rest …
Dec 29
December Extreme Weather and Floods A winter storm struck a large part of the state on December 17 leading to an activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC). Many communities experienced a combination of snowmelt and heavy rainfall resulting in rivers across the state rising above flood stage over the course of several days. …
Sep 29
Kelly Brudniak Named Deputy Director Kelly Brudniak accepted the position of Deputy Director for the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management effective July 28, 2023. Kelly has worked for the State of New Hampshire for more than 20 years, most recently as an administrator overseeing the largest bureau within the Division of Motor Vehicles …
Jun 26
Megan Hoskins Confirmation After 11 years working at the Department of Safety, Megan Hoskins was appointed Assistant Director of the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) on May 3 and sworn in on May 5. Since joining the team in 2021, Megan has become an integral part of HSEM. Hoskins previously served as …
