Response to Hurricane Ida
Governor Kathy Hochul has secured an Emergency Disaster Declaration and a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ida and its unprecedented, historic rainfall. The counties covered by the declarations include: Bronx, Dutchess, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Putnam, Queens, Richmond, Rockland, Suffolk, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.
New Yorkers affected by Hurricane Ida can utilize the following resources to help with clean-up and restoration efforts.
Flooding Resources and Recovery Assistance
Disaster & Flood Resource Center
Find comprehensive information about NYS Dept. of Financial Services resources, locations where consumers can get in-person assistance, and links to other disaster recovery resources.
Meeting Basic Needs
Find information on how to apply for SNAP, public assistance and emergency assistance. You can also search for food pantries in your community.
Help After Disaster
Find information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about disaster assistance, which consumers can apply for whether they have insurance or not.
Helping Communities and Homeowners Recover $20M Available for Hudson Valley & Long Island
Relief for Undocumented New Yorkers
Funding is also available to provide Hurricane Ida relief to undocumented New Yorkers who do not qualify for FEMA assistance.
