More New York counties are now eligible for federal disaster assistance following Tropical Storm Floyd, federal and state disaster recovery officials announced today. The specific designations of counties were made after a careful review of information regarding damages incurred because of the storm.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures.
This assistance also includes money to reimburse eligible costs for emergency protective measures and debris removal. Local governments will be able to apply at upcoming briefings with locations and times to be coordinated by the New York State Emergency Management Office.