President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves New York Disaster Declaration
The White House September 30, 2021
Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. approved a major disaster declaration for the State of New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Ida from September 1–3, 2021.
Federal funding is available to State, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, for areas affected by Hurricane Ida beginning on September 1, 2021.
Specifically, Federal funding is available to the State of New York, the Seneca Nation of Indians, and tribal communities in the affected areas.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs to help individuals and businesses recover from the effects of the disaster.
Federal funding is also available for hazard mitigation measures statewide.
Robert J. Fenton, Administrator, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security, named James N. Russo as the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the affected areas.
FEMA said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
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