New York State Insider: New York State Legislature: Mayer, Otis Push for Immediate Relief for Hurricane Ida Victims.

 

Date: February 18, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Mayer, Otis Push for Immediate Relief for Hurricane Ida Victims.  Introduce Bills to Create “Hurricane Ida Relief Fund” and Limit Future Flooding.

(Albany, NY) – Ahead of the April 1 budget deadline, New York State Senator Shelley B. Mayer and Assemblyman Steve Otis urged the Legislature to pass two new bills they sponsor which would create a “Hurricane Ida Relief Fund” and enhance the State Building Code to limit future flooding caused by natural disasters.  If passed, S.8135/A.9249 would create the “Hurricane Ida Relief Fund.” Under this legislation, the fund would provide up to $50 million in financial assistance to individuals, households, and business owners who suffered Ida-related damages that were not compensated or reimbursed by FEMA or by insurance. Applicants would be able to receive up to $10,000.  The other bill,  S.7582/A.9216 would ensure threats in coastal and flood-prone areas are accounted for by amending the State’s Building Code to address the increased likelihood of flooding and other coastal hazards due to climate change. The bill would also add the Director of the Office of Emergency Management and a technical expert in flood mitigation to the State Building Codes Council.  To Read More, Link To: https://newyorkstateinsider.blogspot.com/2022/02/new-york-state-insider-new-york-state_18.html