Announcement from FEMA:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the State of New York. The assistance will supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and flooding during the period of March 13-15, 2010.
Federal funding is available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storms and flooding in the counties of Nassau, Orange, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester.
Federal funding is available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for all counties and tribes within the state.
Albert Lewis has been named as the federal coordinating officer for federal recovery operations in the affected area. Lewis said additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further damage assessments.
Designated Counties for New York Severe Storms and Flooding
Disaster Summary For FEMA-1898-DR, New York
Declaration Date: April 16, 2010
Incident Type: Severe Storms and Flooding
Incident Period: March 13-15, 2010
Individual Assistance
(Assistance to individuals and households):
None.
Public Assistance
(Assistance to State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for emergency work and the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities):
Nassau, Orange, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester Counties.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
(Assistance to State and local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations for actions taken to prevent or reduce long term risk to life and property from natural hazards):
All counties in the State of New York are eligible to apply for assistance under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program.
Other:
Additional designations may be made at a later date after further evaluation.
Federal Aid Programs For New York Disaster Recovery
Release Date: April 16, 2010
Release Number: HQ-10-070Factsheet
» More Information on New York Severe Storms and Flooding
Following is a summary of key federal disaster aid programs that can be made available as needed and warrantedunder President Obama’s major disaster declaration issued for New York.
Assistance for the State and Affected Local Governments Can Include as Required:
Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for repairing or replacing damaged public facilities, such as roads, bridges, utilities, buildings, schools, recreational areas and similar publicly owned property, as well as certain private non-profit organizations engaged in community service activities. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)
Payment of not less than 75 percent of the eligible costs for removing debris from public areas and for emergency measures taken to save lives and protect property and public health. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)
Payment of not more than 75 percent of the approved costs for hazard mitigation projects undertaken by state and local governments to prevent or reduce long-term risk to life and property from natural or technological disasters. (Source: FEMA funded, state administered.)
How to Apply for Assistance:
Application procedures for local governments will be explained at a series of federal/state applicant briefings with locations to be announced in the affected area by recovery officials. Approved public repair projects are paid through the state from funding provided by FEMA and other participating federal agencies.
