Storms

Homeowners, Renters and Small Businesses in Westchester, Rockland and Orange Counties Eligible as Damage Assessments Continue

April 24, 2007 -- New York Governor Eliot Spitzer today announced that President Bush has approved New York State’s request and has issued a major disaster declaration, making federal recovery assistance available to homeowners, renters and small businesses in Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties following last weekend's devastating spring storm.    » read more »

April 25, 2007 -- AUGUSTA – Maine Governor John Baldacci received word today that President Bush has signed a major disaster declaration for six Maine counties as a result of the Patriots’ Day Storm that struck the state last week.

The six counties are Androscoggin, Cumberland, Kennebec, Knox, Oxford and York. Other counties can be added to the declaration as damage is verified.    » read more »

April 25, 2007 -- FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Governor Ernie Fletcher has declared a state of emergency in Kentucky following severe weather which spread across Eastern Kentucky on April 14, 2007.

The storms caused flooding, mudslides, power outages, damages to public and private property and road closures in counties including, but not limited to Floyd, Knott, Lawrence, Leslie, Martin and Pike counties.

The executive order declaring the state of emergency was signed today.    » read more »

April 24, 2007 -- Colorado Governor Bill Ritter this evening activated the Colorado National Guard to assist with the recovery of three buses and dozens of other motorists stranded in eastern El Paso County from heavy snow and high winds of up to 60 mph.    » read more »

April 24, 2007 - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today announced that federal disaster aid has been made available for the state of New York to help people and communities recover from the effects of severe storms and inland and coastal flooding during the period of April 14-18, 2007.    » read more »

Senator Reiterates Call for Expedited Disaster Assistance for Affected Counties

April 23, 2007 -- Mamaroneck, NY - Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator R. David Paulison today joined with Representative Nita M. Lowey, County Executive Andy Spano and community leaders to visit some of the flood ravaged areas of Westchester County. At stops in Mamaroneck, Senator Clinton thanked the FEMA Administrator for coming, at her invitation, to see the damage.    » read more »

April 23, 2007 -- NEW ORLEANS, La. -- Tomorrow is the last day for Louisiana residents and business owners in Jefferson, Orleans and St. Martin parishes who were affected by the Feb. 12 and 13 severe storms and tornadoes to apply for disaster assistance, said officials at the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA).    » read more »

April 20, 2007 -- AUGUSTA – Maine Governor John Baldacci today announced that the Maine State Housing Authority will be offering low-interest loans for families whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the Patriots’ Day Storm.

“This program was created to give families a fast response, to make money for repairs available as soon as possible,” Governor Baldacci said. “It’s difficult to comprehend the damage some areas of the state have suffered unless you see it up close. We were hit hard and a lot of people need help. This will give them a place to turn.”    » read more »

Touring the Village of Mamaroneck, Schumer Gets First Hand Look at Mamaroneck and Sheldrake Rivers; Calls on President to Immediately Issue Disaster Declaration to Release All Available Assistance to Residents and Communities

April 20, 2007 -- Standing with local first responders, elected officials, affected businesses, and families, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer announced that he is working on new legislation which would allow small businesses devastated by natural disasters to be eligible for much needed grant funding.    » read more »

April 20, 2007 -- ALLENSTOWN - New Hampshire Governor John Lynch today formally requested President Bush declare New Hampshire suffered a major disaster as a result of the severe flooding caused by this week's storm. Gov. Lynch presented the request to Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator R. David Paulison as they inspected damage to homes in Allenstown.

Gov. Lynch requested the President declare a disaster in all 10 New Hampshire counties.    » read more »

Senator Supports Governor's Request for Federal Disaster Declaration in 12 New York Counties; Calls FEMA Director to Urge Him to Expedite Request

April 19, 2007 -- Washington, DC - Following the request late yesterday for federal assistance from New York's Governor Eliot Spitzer for the storm ravaged areas of the state, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton again today called on President Bush to quickly provide the necessary aid and assistance to the areas that were hit by the recent Nor'easter.    » read more »

Calls on IRS to Extend Tax Filing Deadline by Two More Weeks for Impacted Residents

April 18, 2007 -- Washington, DC - In anticipation of a request for federal assistance from New York's Governor Spitzer, Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today called on President Bush to quickly provide the necessary aid and assistance to the areas that have been hit by the recent Nor'easter storm as soon as it is formally requested by the Governor.    » read more »