Two suburban New York counties are expected to receive federal disaster aid to help repair damage from a tropical storm in November.
President Obama declared a disaster area in Suffolk and Nassau counties on Thursday after Tropical Storm Ida caused severe beach erosion Nov. 12-14.
Federal funds will be available to state and local governments and some private organizations to repair or replace damaged facilities.
Sen. Charles Schumer says the decision means that the two Long Island counties will get the assistance they desperately need.
Copyright 2026 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Was this article valuable?
Here are more articles you may enjoy.
Powerful El Niño Nears Record Strength, US Forecasters Say 
Insured Loss Estimates Top $600M From Washington Fires, Testing New Commissioner 
We Should Be Paying More Attention to The New Wave of SMB Cyber Claims 
The Great Hemp Reset: How the Federal Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products Will Reshape Risk and Coverage 
Want to stay up to date?
Get the latest insurance news
sent straight to your inbox.