Sens. Schumer, Gillibrand Announce FEMA Has Approved Major Disaster Declaration for New York State for Lake Ontario Communities Impacted By Severe Flooding
"This is a massive and well-deserved shot in the arm for many lakefront counties that we fought long and hard to secure. It will provide federal funds for many counties hit hard by the relentless lake flooding, but we will keep up the pressure until we secure the same support for both
"This Major Disaster Declaration for
Schumer and Gillibrand explained that, with this disaster declaration grant assistance will be made available to state and local governments, as well as certain non-profit organizations, to reimburse costs incurred for emergency work and the repair or replacement of damaged facilities. This funding is available on a cost-sharing basis;
Recently, Schumer in a one-on-one meeting with the
* Called on IJC to Increase Dam Outflows - Senators Schumer and Gillibrand wrote to the IJC
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* Secured Expedited Approvals for
* Arranged for
* Called on Federal SBA to Approve any Assistance Request by NYS -
* Called on
* Helped Secure Nearly
* Led Charge for
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A copy of Schumer and Gillibrand's initial letter appears below:
Dear Administrator Long:
We write to urge the
As you know,
As costs continue to mount for homeowners, counties, and municipalities, federal assistance from
Sincerely,
United States Senator
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