For Immediate Release
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
October 2, 2004
Statement on Federal Assistance for New York
The President yesterday declared a major disaster exists in the
State of New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local
recovery efforts in the area struck by Tropical Depression Ivan on
September 16-24, 2004.
The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected
individuals in the counties of Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Orange,
Sullivan, and Ulster.
Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home
repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other
programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the
effects of the disaster.
Federal funding is also available on a cost-share basis for hazard
mitigation measures statewide.
Representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and
Response, Department of Homeland Security, named Theodore A. Monette as
the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the
affected area.
The Agency said additional designations may be made at a later date
if requested by the State and warranted by the results of further
damage assessments.
The Agency said that those who sustained losses in the counties
designated for aid to affected individuals and business owners can
begin applying for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), or
1-800-462-7585 (TTY) for the hearing impaired. The toll-free telephone
numbers will be in operations 24 hours a day, seven days a week until
further notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FEMA (202) 646-4600.
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