Officials estimate the torrential rainfall caused 'tens of millions' of dollars in damage.
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2023.Hudson Valley residents hit by 8 inches of rain on Sunday are transitioning to “repair recovery mode” as officials start the march toward getting federal disaster assistance and FEMA funding.
Now local and state leaders are assessing how much work will be needed and how much money it will cost. Gov. Kathy Hochul says the state wants to “grease” the application process for federal disaster assistance to make sure municipalities get aid as quickly as possible in order to begin repairing damaged infrastructure.
Hochul said she has already spoken with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell; New York Sens. Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand; and Rep. Pat Ryan, whose district includes much of the Hudson Valley, to help streamline the disaster declaration process.
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