July 20, 2026
FROM THE FEMA PRESS OFFICE: Today, FEMA announced the approval of more than $107 million in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects in New York. These programs empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to recover to rebuild more resilient, safer communities and protect infrastructure from future events. With this funding, President Donald J. Trump is keeping his promise to reform federal disaster support and ensure that taxpayer money is spent only on projects that deliver safety and security to the American people.
The funding approved today includes more than $106 million under FEMA’s Public Assistance program awarded across New York.
FEMA disburses this money to states and local communities because they are best positioned to know how these funds will be most effectively spent. The funded projects include repairs to critical infrastructure, restoration of public buildings, road repairs and reimbursement for costs incurred to ensure public health and safety after a disaster.
Examples of projects reimbursed through Public Assistance funding approved today include:
More than $567,000 to the Town of Canisteo to repair or replace embankments, shoulders, road surfaces, culverts, ditches, and related infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Debby.
More than $254,500 to the Town of Smithtown to repair or replace metal drainage pipes damaged by severe storms and flooding in August 2024.
More than $766,000 to the Town of Colton to repair or replace embankments, shoulders, and related infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Debby.
More than $702,500 to the Town of Colchester repair or replace embankments and related infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Debby.
FEMA is also awarding $104,000 for a project that will prevent, eliminate or reduce future disaster-related damage. This money is being distributed through FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program. Through this program, state, local or territory governments and Tribal Nations take proactive mitigation measures such as acquiring hazard-prone homes and businesses, adopting and enforcing building codes and standards, protecting against floods through elevations and drainage improvement projects, building safe rooms and upgrading utilities and infrastructure.
Examples of projects reimbursed through Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding approved today include:
$104,000 to New York to update the Delaware County Hazard Mitigation Plan as part of efforts to reduce future risks from disasters.
FEMA coordinates directly with the state on all hazard mitigation projects. This aligns with FEMA’s principles of ensuring that disaster recovery and mitigation is state-led and federally supported.
These projects are the latest examples of billions of dollars in disaster recovery provided by FEMA to support state and local communities as they work to rebuild from recent natural disasters.
FEMA continues its renewed commitment to help communities recover from disasters like hurricanes, severe storms, tornadoes and wildfires while making them more resilient from future disasters.
