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"Having seen the devastation first hand, it is clear that we need to provide all possible funding and assistance to those areas that were impacted by the floods."
 

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Senator Clinton Convenes Meeting of Flood-Impacted County Officials to Discuss Recovery Efforts

July 6, 2006

Senator commits to taking list of needs from twelve flood-ravaged counties back to FEMA for action

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Washington, DC - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today convened a conference call with elected officials and county managers across twelve counties impacted by last week's floods to discuss the status of their recovery efforts and to address their ongoing needs. Senator Clinton convened the call with representatives from Herkimer, Madison, Chenango, Broome, Tioga, Delaware, Montgomery, Otsego, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster and Orange counties to get an update on their individual situations and to see where federal resources and assistance were still needed. Following the conference call, Senator Clinton committed to immediately contact FEMA with the feedback.

"I was very pleased to be able to speak to a number of officials from the counties that were severely impacted by the recent floods to get an update about what's going on, the state of their recovery efforts, and in particular, what help they are getting from FEMA," Senator Clinton said. "Having seen the devastation first hand, it is clear that we need to provide all possible funding and assistance to those areas that were impacted by the floods. I wanted to speak again today to the local officials who are on the front lines so that we can continue to monitor the work of the federal agencies on the ground and get our communities the right kind of help as we move forward." READ MORE >

DISASTER ASSISTANCE INFORMATION

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Federal and State grants are available for disaster relief. The State Emergency Management Office (SEMO) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have made applications available at the following websites:

  • State Aid Application
  • Federal Aid
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    For assistance with these applications, call the following numbers:

  • 1-888-7-NYS-AID (1-888-769-7243)
  • **State Individual and Family Grant Program** (TTY: NYS Relay 711)
  • 1-800-621-FEMA (1-800-621-3362)
  • **Federal Disaster Relief** (TTY: 1-800-462-7585)
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    Governor Pataki has announced the opening of Disaster Assistance Service Centers at the following county locations. They will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. until further notice:

  • Broome County: Binghamton High School, 31 Main St., Binghamton, NY
  • Delaware County: Walton High School, 47-49 Stockton Ave., Walton, NY
  • Herkimer County: Herkimer BOCES, 352 Gros Blvd., Herkimer, NY
  • Sullivan County: Sullivan County International Airport, Terminal Building, County Route 183A, White Lake, NY
  • Otsego County: SUNY Campus, Lee Hall, Ravena Parkway, Oneonta, NY
  • Montgomery County: Fonda-Fultonville CSD Campus (Middle School), 112 Old Johnstown Rd., Fonda, NY
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    Additional Important Links:

  • FEMA Homepage
  • SEMO Homepage
  • FEMA Disaster Summary for Flooding
  • FEMA Grants & Assistance Program Info
  • Emergency Information Phone Numbers (SEMO)
  • FEMA Flood Info
  • SEMO Flood Info
  • Gov. Pataki's Announcement of Federal Aid
  • SEMO Assistance for Persons with Disabilities
  • Disaster Assistance Phone Numbers (SEMO)
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  • Senator Clinton Calls on FEMA and White House to Provide Immediate Disaster Assistance to Flooded Areas Throughout New York

     

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    Washington, DC – Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton called on the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and President Bush to immediately provide aid and assistance to the flooded areas throughout New York State. Senator Clinton placed a call to FEMA Director, Under Secretary David Paulison, to ask him to immediately render the necessary assistance to State and County officials and visit the area himself as soon as possible. In a letter to President Bush, Clinton asked that the White House expedite FEMA's assessment of the storm damage and issue a Presidential Disaster Declaration.

    “The floods that many parts of the state are experiencing are some of the worst on record. New York needs assistance and they need it now,” Senator Clinton said.

    “State and local emergency officials are already on the ground, doing everything they can to help minimize the damage and save lives but this is a critical emergency that requires federal assistance. I hope that FEMA Director Paulison will survey the damage for himself as soon as possible and I hope that the President will provide any assistance that is needed.”

     

    Read Senator Clinton's Letter to President Bush here.