FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to New York, including Ontario County, to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from July 9th and 10th.
Public assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in Clinton, Dutchess, Essex, Hamilton, Ontario, Orange, Putnam and Rockland counties.
These counties, including Ontario, now have access to financial support for debris removal, emergency protective measures, and repairs to public buildings and infrastructure that will come primarily through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program . New York has also engaged with the U.S. Small Business Administration to pursue low-interest recovery loans for impacted businesses. Further assistance to individuals and additional counties across the state still remains under federal review at this time.
“After devastating floods caused extreme damage across Upstate New York this month, I’m thankful President Biden has approved my request for a Major Disaster Declaration,” Governor Kathy Hochul said. “My administration will work directly with FEMA in the coming weeks to ensure our local government partners receive the critical funding they need to begin the recovery and rebuilding process.”
