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New York Gets A Major Disaster Declaration, Unlocks Access To Federal Relief Funding

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By Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-manager A Major Disaster Declaration has been issued for New York by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

The move will unlock access to aid from its Disaster Relief Fund, a critical move as new confirmed coronavirus cases soar in the state.

Medical supplies remain scarce in New York, according to Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer. Having access to the $42 billion federal fund is a first step toward shoring up supplies. “With no time to waste, the administration heeded the call and approved the nation’s first Major Disaster Declaration in response to the coronavirus, right here in New York,” Schumer said in a statement.“With more and more cases confirmed here each day, it’s imperative that the

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