Schumer: Delaware County’s $400 Million Tourism Industry Jeopardized by Lack of Early Flood Notification System
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- Senator Pushes To Secure Federal Grant To Install Long-Sought And Desperately-Needed Audible Extreme Weather Alert System
- Lack Of Cellular Service In Delaware County Has Rendered Traditional Extreme Weather Alert Systems Ineffective; Region Is Routinely Denied Federal Flood Mitigation Funding From FEMA Because Of Low Property Values And Per Capita Damage Costs
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Flanked by public safety experts and local officials representing Broome and
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Beyond being a risk to public safety, Schumer said the lack of a proper warning system also threatens the expansion and preservation of a
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A copy of Schumer's letter to the ARC appears below.
Dear Mr. Thomas,
I am pleased to write in strong support of the application submitted in 2017 by
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The specter of sudden flooding looms heavy, and the absence of proper warning to such danger threatens the expansion and preservation of a
Much time has elapsed since the urgent, last resort request was advanced for your consideration. I urge an expeditious approval of their request, as communities and their economies remain vulnerable as they await the necessary assistance to move this project forward. If there is any doubt, I implore you to visit this beautiful area of NY to see first-hand the tremendous impact this project will have, and hear from its stakeholders about its value. Thank you for your consideration. Please do not hesitate to contact my Southern Tier Regional Office at 607-772-6792.
Sincerely,
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