SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND CALL ON FEMA TO STAND READY TO QUICKLY APPROVE DISASTER DECLARATION IF REQUESTED AND SUPPORT UPSTATE NEW YORK COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY MAJOR STORMS & TORNADOES THIS WEEK

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“New Yorkers have weathered a barrage of extreme storms and tornadoes this week and FEMA must stand ready to process any potential request from New York state regarding disaster assistance. This past week and last night, extremely high winds ripped through Upstate NY, devastating communities, ripping off roofs, damaging homes, businesses, and creating a scene out of the movie Twister. Thousands of our friends and neighbors lost power with some still waiting for it to be restored. Across Upstate communities sustained severe damage to infrastructure, thousands of downed trees and damaged power lines, and, should the state hit the threshold, we need FEMA to be ready to provide all the support needed to help communities recover. FEMA must stand ready to swiftly approve any potential requests from New York state for assistance to weather and recover from this storm.”

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