Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and ordered federal aid to supplement the Tribal Nation’s efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from August 8 to August 10, 2024.

Federal funding is available to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the repair or replacement of facilities damaged by the severe storm and flooding.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures for the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.

Ms. Catharine O. Fan of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been appointed to coordinate Federal recovery operations in the affected areas. 

Damage assessments are continuing in other areas, and additional forms of assistance may be designated after the assessments are fully completed.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION MEDIA SHOULD CONTACT THE FEMA NEWS DESK AT (202) 646-3272 OR [email protected].

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