tropical storm Ida News

New Jersey Steers $50M Into Program to Buy Flood-Prone Properties

On a residential block in Lambertville, New Jersey where Tropical Storm Ida’s flood waters swept two houses into Swan Creek, Governor Phil Murphy announced a $50 million investment in a homeowner buyout program for Ida-impacted communities, and $10 million in …

Ida’s Remnants: Fed Approves Connecticut Disaster Declaration

The Biden administration has approved two portions of Connecticut’s request for a major disaster declaration needed to secure federal funds for recovery from the remnants of Hurricane Ida, which caused an estimated $7.2 million in damage in the state. Democratic …

Connecticut Seeks Disaster Declaration for Flooding Caused by Ida

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has submitted a request for a major disaster declaration to the Biden administration, seeking federal funds to help Connecticut recover from damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida. The September 1 storm dumped as much …

New Jersey Weighs Expanding Flood Buyback Program After Ida

Liz Sawyer called Manville, New Jersey, home for more than two decades when Ida became the latest storm to send flood waters crashing into her house. For her and her family it will – she hopes – be the last …

President Biden Approves Major Disaster Declaration in Pennsylvania

President Biden has declared a major disaster in Pennsylvania due to heavy rains, severe flash flooding and tornadoes in the commonwealth from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Biden approved a request from Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf for a major disaster …

New Jersey Regulator Asks Insurers to Work with Customers Affected by Ida

The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) issued a bulletin urging entities regulated by the department to work with and assist customers who have been adversely affected by Tropical Storm Ida. “New Jersey residents suffered tremendous losses during …

Pennsylvania Insurance Department Provides Damage Claims Info Following Storm

Following the strong storms, tornadoes and historic flooding in the commonwealth, Pennsylvania Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman provided information to home and business owners to help them file insurance claims for damages and tips to avoid repair scams. Property and business …

In New York City After Ida, Biden Calls Climate ‘Everybody’s Crisis’

President Joe Biden declared climate change has become “everybody’s crisis” as he toured neighborhoods flooded by the remnants of Hurricane Ida, warning it’s time for America to get serious about the “code red” danger or face ever worse loss of …

New York Governor Hochul Signs Request for Expedited Major Disaster Declaration

Following her visits to communities impacted by flooding from Hurricane Ida, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a request to President Biden for an expedited major disaster declaration. With presidential approval, the declaration would deliver individual and public assistance for …

NWS Says Seven Tornadoes Hit New Jersey, Pennsylvania During Storm

Seven tornados tore through parts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey during last Wednesday night’s storm, including an EF-3 that damaged homes and businesses in the Garden State, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said surveys of storm damage indicated …