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The fields between Park Settlement and Route 38 are pictured on Sept. 18. This is a reflection of the flooding problems experienced in both August and September. Photo by Josh Westbrook.<\/p><\/div>\n

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a major disaster declaration has been issued for seven counties that sustained damages during severe storms and flash flooding that occurred from August 13-15, 2018. With this declaration, FEMA has <\/span>validated state and local government<\/span> estimates<\/span> that more than $36 million in response costs and infrastructure damage <\/span>was incurred following the<\/span> storms. <\/span><\/p>\n

This approval, indicating that these counties have reached the necessary threshold for federal funding, is the next step <\/span>toward gaining<\/span> financial assistance from the federal government to allow local communities to continue to recover<\/span>. This assistance can be used towards<\/span> funding for emergency protective measures, debris removal, and repairs to public infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n

The seven counties are Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Delaware, Schuyler, Seneca, and Tioga.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Extreme weather is the new normal and all levels of government need to reorient to best help those impacted by increasingly frequent storms,”<\/span> Governor Cuomo said, adding,<\/span> “The state is committed to supporting every stage of the recovery process, and this declaration is critical to getting the assistance we need to help these communities build back<\/span>.<\/span>“<\/span><\/p>\n

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This photo of Kirby Park in Nichols, N.Y. on Sept. 18 is a reflection of the flooding problems experienced in both August and September. Photo by Josh Westbrook.<\/p><\/div>\n

“Local and state agencies are continuing efforts to return residents to a sense of normalcy<\/span>,<\/span>” <\/span>said Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services Commissioner Roger L. <\/span>Parrino, Sr., adding, <\/span>“I am pleased the federal government has recognized Governor Cuomo’s request for federal assistance as essential to the recovery process. I would like to thank FEMA Region II for their on-the-ground-partnership.”<\/span><\/p>\n

National Weather Service data indicates these regions received between 10 and 20 inches of rain during the 30-day period beginning July 22, 2018. The August storms near the end of this period produced heavy rainfall, flash flooding, and strong winds, and combined with ground saturated by this abnormally wet period for the region, produced significant damage across the Finger Lakes and Southern Tier Regions.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Governor declared a State of Emergency on Aug. 14<\/span><\/span>, and local States of Emergency were also declared by nine local governments due to the severity of the storm. Widespread power outages impacted more than 1,500 homes and businesses in the area and state and local first responders rescued and evacuated more than 200 people from campgrounds in the Finger Lakes Region. <\/span><\/p>\n

As a result of the damage caused by these storms, Governor Cuomo requested technical assistance in the form of a Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment on Aug. 24, 2018. Results of this PDA validated State and County expenditures of more than $36<\/span> <\/span>million in response and recovery efforts.<\/span><\/p>\n

The federal government makes funding available to state and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by these severe storms.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit the <\/span>DHSES Facebook page<\/span><\/a>, follow <\/span>@NYSDHSES on Twitter<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>Instagram<\/span><\/a>, or visit <\/span>dhses.ny.gov<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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