NY Governor Announces Federal Help Approved as Ida Leaves Trail of Damage

Death toll rises to 49

First responders pull local residents in a boat as they perform rescues of people trapped by floodwaters after the remnants of Tropical Storm Ida brought drenching rain, flash floods and tornadoes to parts of the northeast in Mamaroneck, New York, on Sept. 2, 2021. Mike Segar/Reuters

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that federal funds were approved for the disaster Ida left in its wake, including many deaths and heavy property damage.

“As a result of my phone call to President Biden yesterday and also my emergency declaration submission, we did get approval from the federal government and I’m very happy that that’s going to bring in resources to help with the evacuation and shelter support. We’re also working with FEMA and the White House and our delegation to assure that we get everything that New Yorkers need,” Hochul said.