September 26, 2024
By North County Now
In the wake of President Joe Biden’s approval of a Major Disaster Declaration that will provide federal assistance to communities impacted by tropical storm Debby August 8-10, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik issued a statement Thursday about her advocacy for the federal funding.
“I am proud to announce that following my advocacy, New York State will receive federal funds to help our communities recover from the severe damage caused by Tropical Storm Debby. My office and I will continue to deliver resources and support to our impacted communities,” said Stefanik.
In September, Stefanik says she sent a letter to the Biden-Harris Administration urging the administration to support New York State’s disaster declaration request following damage caused in Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, and St. Lawrence Counties during Tropical Storm Debby.
Stefanik previously said she sent a letter to the Biden-Harris Administration supporting an emergency declaration request for the damage Tropical Storm Debby inflicted on the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe’s homes and businesses.
With the declaration in place, federal financial assistance can be secured to support public infrastructure reconstruction efforts in St. Lawrence County, state officials said.
The funds would come through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance Program, providing funding to local governments and eligible non-profits for debris removal, protective measures, and repairs to buildings and infrastructure, including roads, bridges, water and wastewater treatment facilities, critical infrastructure sites, schools, parks and other facilities.
