Biden Declares NYS Counties as Disaster Areas From Recent Floods
By Hamodia Staff
President Biden has officially declared several New York State counties recently flooded by torrential rains on July 9th and July 10th as disaster areas, enabling them to receive federal aid to assist with cleanup, WABC reported.
“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 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.”
The declaration will allow Clinton, Dutchess, Essex, Hamilton, Ontario, Orange, Putnam and Rockland counties to receive critical federal assistance for recovery and reconstruction efforts
State officials estimate there was $50 million worth of damage from the storms.
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