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Suffolk County flash floods cause over $41 million in damages

Crews clean up collapsed roads near Mill Pond in Stony Brook on Aug. 19, 2024
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Crews clean up collapsed roads near Mill Pond in Stony Brook on Aug. 19, 2024

Suffolk County experienced record rainfall in late August that damaged infrastructure and displaced families. Official assessments show the flooding caused over $41 million in damages.

“Extreme weather hit Suffolk County families and communities hard this month, and I commend the hardworking damage assessment teams on the ground who provided information to secure this important federal disaster assistance,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement.

The Biden administration approved the governor’s request for a federal emergency declaration, making the county eligible for emergency protective measures.

New York Homes and Community Renewal is launching a relief program that grants eligible Long Island homeowners up to $50,000 for repairs not covered by insurance.

Residents can also call the state Department of Financial Services’ Disaster Hotline at 800-339-1759 for assistance with policy coverage and loss documentation.

Kaitlyn Luba is a news fellow at WSHU.