SC New York News

Congressman Langworthy announced that New York State’s Major Disaster Declaration has been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the extreme weather experienced during August 8-10. The declaration covers Allegany, Steuben, Broome, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Jefferson, Ontario, St. Lawrence, and Yates Counties.

"Seeing the damage up close in some of the hardest hit areas, it became clear how essential federal assistance was for these communities to recover, and I was proud to be a vocal advocate for the Southern Tier throughout this process," said Congressman Langworthy. "With homes, businesses, and key infrastructure severely impacted, this Major Disaster Declaration will allow people to rebuild their lives. Now that this assistance is in place, we can focus on helping our neighbors get back on their feet after such a devastating storm."

Following the flooding caused by Hurricane Debby in August 2024, Congressman Langworthy toured some of the hardest-hit areas in Steuben County. These included Canisteo, Jasper-Troupsburg High School, Greenwood, Woodhull, and the Jasper sewage plant.

Additionally, Congressman Langworthy wrote a letter to President Joe Biden urging swift approval of New York State’s Major Disaster Declaration request. This followed damage assessments conducted by New York State and its subsequent submission of the request.

In his letter to President Biden, Congressman Langworthy highlighted severe damage to major roadways like state Route 417 and county Route 36. He noted that these damages have left residents cut off and businesses unable to operate. The Congressman also emphasized the need for additional Individual Assistance to help residents rebuild their homes.

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