President Biden approves Hochul’s Major Disaster Declaration request for Suffolk, Oswego and Lewis Counties

ALBANY, NY- Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that President Biden approved her request for a Major Disaster Declaration to provide federal assistance to communities impacted by severe weather on August 18 and 19.

This declaration allows for federal financial assistance to support public infrastructure reconstruction efforts in Suffolk, Oswego, and Lewis counties. “My administration will continue to work with FEMA to ensure those affected receive the critical funding they need to begin the recovery and rebuilding process,” Hochul said.

“Following the devastating August storms, I worked with local and state emergency management to strongly support the state’s disaster request, and I would like to thank FEMA and President Biden for approving this Major Disaster Declaration,” said U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

Local governments and certain non-profits that perform government-like functions are eligible to apply for these grants.

On August 23, Governor Hochul Declared a State of Emergency and announced emergency assistance to support homeowners impacted by flash flooding caused by the record rainfall.

Image via the office of New York Governor Kathy Hochul.