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.

Governor Hochul provided an update on wildfires burning across New York State.

Governor Hochul announced federal assistance is available to New Yorkers in Steuben County and the contiguous counties of Allegany, Chemung, Livingston, Ontario, Schuyler and Yates which were impacted by severe weather related to Tropical Storm Debby from Aug. 8-10, 2024.

Governor Hochul extended the application deadline for homeowners to apply for emergency repair grants for the July and August 2024 extreme weather events across the state.

Governor Hochul announced that 17 soldiers from the Army National Guard, three heavy lift helicopters and four 100 KW generators have been sent to support recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

Governor Hochul announced the deployment of a team of 16 swift water rescue personnel, two canines and emergency response equipment to assist communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.