Statement from Assemblywoman Addie Russell on
FEMA Assistance for Spring Flooding
"I am pleased that the Governor has formally requested a declaration of a major federal disaster for New York State and for St. Lawrence County as a result of extensive damage from severe rains and flooding that occurred recently. Specifically, he requested assistance for St. Lawrence from the Individual Assistance program which provides assistance to individual home and business owners. The state's rapid and ongoing response has been evident since in late April. The State Emergency Management Organization (SEMO) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) officials have worked together to assess the damage and to implement the statewide Hazard Mitigation program to help prevent future, long-term risk to life or property stemming from disasters."
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