For Immediate Release
OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY
August 23, 2003
Statement on Federal Assistance for New York
Statement by the Press Secretary
The President today declared an emergency exists in the State of
New York and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local
response efforts in the area impacted by a statewide power outage on
August 14-16, 2003.
The President's action authorizes FEMA to provide appropriate
assistance for required emergency measures, authorized under Title V
of the Stafford Act, to save lives, protect property and public
health and safety, or to lessen or avert the threat of a catastrophe
for all counties in the State of New York.
Specifically, FEMA is authorized to provide up to $5 million for
emergency protective measures to state and local governments at 75
percent Federal funding.
Representing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),
Michael D. Brown, Under Secretary for Emergency Preparedness and
Response, Department of Homeland Security, named Justo Hernandez as
the Federal Coordinating Officer for Federal recovery operations in the
affected area.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: FEMA (202) 646-4600.
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