Reps. Katko, Collins, Tenney, Stefanik Urge Governor Cuomo to Request FEMA Assistance to Aid Lake Ontario & St. Lawrence River Property Owners United States Capitol Dome and Flag
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In a letter to the Governor released today, the Representatives, who all represent shore areas, called on Cuomo to comply with the federal Stafford Act and make the initial request for federal assistance. Federal law requires the initial request to come from the governor in order for
"With rising lake levels gravely impacting communities along the southern shore of
"While we commend
"Our constituents in the
"Heavy rainfall in recent months has caused near historic levels of flooding along the
According to the
Shoreline property owners continue to invest in break-walls and other erosion protection resources; however, a significant number of homes have been condemned and impacted property owners anticipate tens of thousands of dollars in damage.
The letter details that while both the
Full text of the letter along with signatories can be seen here (https://chriscollins.house.gov/sites/chriscollins.house.gov/files/Letter_Governor_Cuomo.pdf) and full text can be read below.
The Honorable
Governor
The
Dear Governor Cuomo,
We are writing you today regarding the recent flooding along the shoreline of
It has come to our attention that your office has not yet requested the assistance of the
Erosion along the shoreline is a serious issue; nearly all of the shoreline in
Numerous shoreline property owners have invested in break-walls surrounding their property that are now sitting far into the lake. Homeowners and shoreline property owners are experiencing tens of thousands of dollars in damage, homes have been condemned, and there is no relief in sight.
The
While we commend you for ordering the
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