Disaster Relief
Governor Hochul announced that New York State has secured a Physical Disaster Declaration for Kings County and the contiguous counties of Queens, Richmond and New York.
La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy que cuatro agentes de la Policía Estatal de Nueva York y tres caninos se desplegarán en el condado de Kerr, Texas, para apoyar las labores de búsqueda tras las devastadoras inundaciones.
Governor Hochul announced that four New York State Police staff and three canines will deploy to Kerr County, Texas to support search efforts following devastating floods.
Governor Hochul announced that New York State is requesting a United States Department of Agriculture Secretarial Disaster Designation for Oneida County and the contiguous counties of Lewis, Herkimer, Oswego and Madison.
Governor Hochul announced federal assistance is available to New Yorkers in Bronx County and the contiguous counties of New York, Westchester, Queens and Nassau impacted by a five-alarm apartment fire on Jan. 10.
Governor Hochul announced that New York State responded to multiple severe weather-related emergencies and disasters throughout the past year.
Governor Hochul announced the U.S. Small Business Administration will offer federal assistance to New Yorkers in Lewis County who were impacted by severe weather events on August 18-19, 2024 that resulted in significant damages to businesses and homes.
Governor Hochul announced federal assistance is available to New Yorkers in Suffolk and Nassau Counties who were impacted by severe weather on August 18-19, 2024.
Governor Hochul announced that after 14 days, the Jennings Creek/Sterling Forest State Park wildfire on the New York border is now fully contained.
Governor Hochul secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant Declaration from FEMA which opens the door to federal funding that would cover some of the costs associated with the ongoing efforts to combat the Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park wildfire.