Deadline For Submitting May 15 Storm Damage Estimates

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Today is the deadline for submitting estimates of storm damage and losses from the May 15 severe weather. Dutchess County's Department of Emergency Response is working with the six southern Dutchess municipalities — listed below — most heavily impacted by the severe storm of Tuesday, May 15 to collect information about storm damage.

Residents and businesses are encouraged to report estimates of damage and loss, which will then be submitted to the New York State Department of Homeland Security-Emergency Management for POTENTIAL recovery funds assistance.*

Residents and business owners in the following municipalities are encouraged to download and complete the form and submit it to their respective local municipality by TODAY, Tuesday, May 29:

Municipal websites for contact information:

• Town of Fishkill (Website)
• Village of Fishkill (Website)
• Town of East Fishkill (Website)
• Town of Wappinger (Website)
• Village of Wappingers Falls (Website)
• City of Beacon (Website)

For more information about submissions, please contact your specific municipal office.

Please note that even though the storm was devastating for so many in Dutchess County, only the municipalities listed currently meet standard "major disaster" criteria generally used for aid.

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