Additional NY Resources Deployed To Help Hudson Valley Flood Victims

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that Department of Financial Services staff will be deployed to provide insurance assistance to residents affected by the recent flooding.

Due to heavy damage impacting homes and properties, DFS personnel will be onsite in Stony Point on Thursday, July 13 and in Highland Falls on Friday, July 14 to answer any insurance-related questions and direct homeowners and small businesses on how to file a claim through the National Flood Insurance Program.

Individuals can also call the DFS Disaster Hotline at 800-339-1759 or visit the DFS Disaster and Flood Recovery Resource Center for assistance.

“As New Yorkers continue to recover from these devastating floods, we are sending staff and resources from the Department of Financial Services to help impacted families and businesses navigate tricky, insurance-related questions,” Governor Hochul said. “My administration will continue to use every tool at our disposal to assist with the ongoing relief effort and help the Hudson Valley region bounce back from this deadly storm.”

Rockland County DFS Onsite Support:

• Thursday, July 13 from noon to 8 p.m.
• Location: The Rho Building, 5 Clubhouse Lane, Stony Point, New York 10980

Orange County DFS Onsite Support:

• Friday, July 14 from noon to 8 p.m.
• Location: Sacred Heart of Jesus Covenant School, 7 Cozzens Ave., Highland Falls, New York [Note: GPS may list this as the Holy Angels of Hudson Valley School]

Hochul has already deployed disaster resources to impacted areas, including Department of Transportation staff who are actively assessing damage and working to get state roads back open as quickly as possible.

Rockland County Executive Ed Day said he was appreciative of the state's immediate and exceptional response.

“Their efforts are enabling us to restore normalcy to our community sooner than anticipated,” he said.

Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus said private property and homeowners continue to feel the impact of the storm.

“I have seen the damage firsthand and have been working with state and local officials to advocate on behalf of Orange County residents,” he said. “I want to thank Governor Hochul for sending the Department of Financial Services to Highland Falls to assist residents impacted by the storm and for working collaboratively with the county.”