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A new report released by New York City’s Independent Budget Office found that the city received roughly $30 billion in aid for disasters like Hurricane Ida and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The declaration allows local governments and agencies to collect federal funding for recovery.
A new report details federal spending on hurricane recovery 10 years after Hurricane Sandy hit the New York City metro area.
Data from the federal government shows which neighborhoods still need the most protection.
“We're seeing such a dramatic change in the type of weather events that we're facing as a result of climate change," said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, New York City's former OEM commissioner.
Those who did receive the aid got on average $4,700, which advocates say hasn’t come close to helping rebuild their lives.
The deadline’s been extended into January.
“We can close gaps in aid and help New Yorkers in need,” Governor Kathy Hochul said.
“It’s ridiculous. It’s disheartening.”
"Climate change poses an existential threat to our lives, our economy," Biden said. "The threat is here. It's not going to get any better. The question is, can it get worse? We can stop it from getting worse."