Following the devastating impacts of Tropical Storm Ophelia last September, which caused record-setting rainstorms and flooding, affecting basements and subways, the Biden administration has approved a major disaster declaration for parts of New York, including Brooklyn, Nassau, and Westchester Counties. This declaration, advocated for by @GovKathyHochul and others, will release federal funding to assist with recovery efforts in affected areas such as the Hudson Valley and Long Island. The funding is part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda and the Inflation Reduction Act, which also includes provisions for FEMA to fund net-zero energy projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In parallel, the Committee is holding hearings to reauthorize national earthquake and windstorm hazard reduction programs, emphasizing the need for preparedness plans to strengthen community resilience against such disasters. Representatives, including Rep. Mike Collins who chaired a subcommittee hearing, have expressed their commitment to ensuring a strong, coordinated federal response for future weather emergencies.
Thank you to @FEMA and the Biden administration for granting an emergency declaration for New York City in response to major flooding in September. This declaration will unlock federal funds to help communities in Brooklyn and across the city to recover. https://t.co/Nw4YwKtbww
Federal assistance has been secured for the NYC area impacted by a storm that flooded basements and subways last September, Hochul says. https://t.co/BHEKFmp3px
The Biden administration approved a major disaster declaration unlocking federal funding for repairs in Brooklyn after September record-setting rainstorm. https://t.co/Rx6Ecr2U9q
It was a pleasure to Chair the @housescience Research and Technology subcommittee hearing this week on earthquake and windstorm hazard reduction programs. A strong, coordinated federal response will ensure our nation's communities are prepared for future weather emergencies. https://t.co/quFM9js3X6
Thank you @POTUS for approving New York's Major Disaster Declaration that I advocated for. Communities from the Hudson Valley to Long Island will receive the federal funds and support they deserve to recover from the severe storms and floods this past September. https://t.co/ewtBnd8MTM
Thank you @POTUS and FEMA for heeding my call to grant NY aid following the storm and flooding in September I’ll continue working diligently on the recovery effort on Long Island, in Westchester, in Brooklyn, and for all NYers impacted by this disaster We will rebuild stronger
The Biden administration approved a “major disaster declaration” for Brooklyn and city suburbs, which will release funding to assist with recovery efforts related to flooding from the Tropical Storm Ophelia last September. https://t.co/CtH2GzwT2G
NEW: @POTUS has approved @GovKathyHochul's Major Disaster Declaration to provide federal assistance to support recovery and reconstruction efforts from heavy rain and flooding in September for New Yorkers in Kings, Nassau and Westchester Counties: https://t.co/jH1EvYc9ic https://t.co/RCV37DlW17
Last week’s storm in San Diego was devastating, and our communities would benefit from federal assistance to recover from the damage. That's why I led the San Diego congressional delegation in urging @POTUS to declare a federal emergency when we meet the qualifications. https://t.co/fyuQ6MT13h
My @sciencedems colleagues and I just wrapped a hearing to reauthorize our national earthquake and windstorm hazard reduction programs, which would equip our communities with lifesaving preparedness plans. https://t.co/IX5squ0wXq
LIVE: The Committee is holding a hearing on reauthorizing our national earthquake & windstorm hazard reduction programs. Members will discuss the importance of supporting these programs to strengthen our resilience against windstorms, earthquakes & more. https://t.co/VeeeUcf36o
Thanks to @POTUS Biden’s Investing in America agenda & the Inflation Reduction Act, @FEMA will now fund net-zero energy projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions & tackle the climate crisis—helping communities rebuild stronger post-disaster. https://t.co/u0dcIXBWdZ