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A major disaster declaration has been expedited by president Biden provided financial relief for the local governments of New York to help with the damages that were caused by hurricane Ida. The counties of Bronx, Queens, Kings, Richmond and Westchester will be covered by the declaration of individual assistance.
For the time being, the county of New York is only eligible for public assistance. The major disaster declaration starts the process of allowing for financial assistance to be given from the federal government to New York citizens and business owners in order to allow New Yorkers to continue to regrow and rebuild after the damage that was caused by the flooding. FEMA will also be working with eligible homeowners and providing temporary housing, driveway repairs, crisis counseling, unemployment assistance, and legal services.