FEMA is proposing updates to the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Yates County, New York. Community partners are invited to participate in a 90-day appeal and comment period.
News, Media & Events: New York
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
NEW YORK—An East Harlem public housing development is the recipient of a FEMA grant to make it more resilient to flooding threats.
Clinton Houses will receive more than $8.3 million for a stormwater resiliency project funded through FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program’s FY21 funding cycle. The project aims to reduce the effects of extreme rainfall events in the low-income housing community.
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ONTARIO CO, NY — The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is inviting Ontario County, NY residents to an Open House on Flood Risk and Insurance on November 9, 2023. Residents will be able to talk one-on-one with FEMA representatives, to learn more about their flood risk and to get information on potential changes to their flood insurance rates and requirements.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for SANDRDHK - Red Hook Coastal Resiliency, FEMA-DR-4085-NY, signed 3/22/2024
New York; FEMA-4755-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4755-DR; New York as a result of a severe storm and flooding during the period of September 28-30, 2023.
Public Notice for SANDRDHK - Red Hook Coastal Resiliency, FEMA-DR-4085-NY, January 2024
Environmental Assessment for SANDRDHK - Red Hook Coastal Resiliency, FEMA-DR-4085-NY, November 2023
Public Notice for Lawrence Union Free School District, Seawall Construction and Facility Upgrades, FEMA-DR-4085-NY, November 2023
Environmental Assessment for Lawrence Union Free School District, Seawall Construction and Facility Upgrades, FEMA-DR-4085-NY, November 2023
Preparedness Grant Effectiveness Case Study: New York City
Region II 2022 Preparedness and Resilience Catalog
New York; FEMA-4723-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4723-DR; New York as a result of severe storms and flooding during the period of July 9-10, 2023.
Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for Tottenville Shoreline Protection Project, EMN-2020-BR-063-0008, signed 8/18/2023