S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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4928
2023-2024 Regular Sessions
I N S E N A T E
February 17, 2023
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Introduced by Sens. SEPULVEDA, MYRIE -- read twice and ordered printed,
and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Veterans, Home-
land Security and Military Affairs
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing the
community disaster relief and recovery act of 2023
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Short title. This act shall be known and may be cited as
the "community disaster relief and recovery act of 2023".
§ 2. The executive law is amended by adding a new section 719 to read
as follows:
§ 719. COMMUNITY DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY FUND PROGRAM FOR NON-CI-
TIZENS. 1. THERE IS HEREBY ESTABLISHED THE COMMUNITY DISASTER RELIEF
AND RECOVERY FUND PROGRAM FOR NON-CITIZENS TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE
DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR NEW AMERICANS. SUCH PROGRAM SHALL BE
ADMINISTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GUIDELINES UNDER THE MAJOR DISASTER
DECLARATION FOR REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA 4615-DR-NY FOR STORM SURVIVORS
WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH OTHER MEANS,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY'S
INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, DUE TO CITIZENSHIP STATUS.
2. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, THE FOLLOWING TERMS SHALL HAVE
THE FOLLOWING MEANINGS:
(A) "APPLICANT" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL OR HOUSEHOLD WHO HAS APPLIED FOR
ASSISTANCE PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION.
(B) "CITIZEN" MEANS A PERSON BORN IN ONE OF THE FIFTY STATES, THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, PUERTO RICO, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, GUAM OR THE
NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, OR A PERSON BORN OUTSIDE OF THE U.S. TO AT
LEAST ONE U.S. PARENT OR A NATURALIZED CITIZEN.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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(C) "DISASTER" MEANS A NATURAL DISASTER OR STORM THAT RESULTS IN THE
DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY OR DISASTER BY THE STATE OR BY THE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
(D) "DISPLACED" MEANS THE APPLICANT IS UNABLE TO RESIDE IN THE DISAS-
TER DAMAGED RESIDENCE BECAUSE IT IS UNINHABITABLE, MEANING IT IS NOT
SAFE, SANITARY, OR FIT TO OCCUPY OR BECAUSE IT IS INACCESSIBLE DUE TO
SURROUNDING DAMAGE OR RESTRICTIONS PLACED BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS.
(E) "FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE" MEANS MONEY PROVIDED TO APPLICANTS TO MEET
NECESSARY EXPENSES AND SERIOUS NEEDS AS A RESULT OF THE DISASTER.
(F) "HOUSEHOLD" MEANS ALL PERSONS, INCLUDING ADULTS AND MINORS, WHO
LIVED IN THE PRE-DISASTER RESIDENCE WHO REQUEST ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS
ANY PERSONS, SUCH AS INFANTS, SPOUSE, OR PART-TIME RESIDENTS WHO WERE
NOT PRESENT AT THE TIME OF THE DISASTER, BUT WHO ARE EXPECTED TO RETURN
DURING THE ASSISTANCE PERIOD.
(G) "NECESSARY EXPENSE" MEANS A COST ASSOCIATED WITH ACQUIRING AN
ITEM, OBTAINING A SERVICE, OR PAYING FOR ANY OTHER ACTIVITY THAT MEETS A
SERIOUS NEED.
(H) "NON-CITIZEN NATIONAL" MEANS A PERSON BORN IN AN OUTLYING
POSSESSION OF THE U.S., INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AMERICAN SAMOA OR
SWAINS ISLAND, ON OR AFTER THE DATE THE U.S. ACQUIRED THE POSSESSION, OR
A PERSON WHOSE PARENTS ARE U.S. NON-CITIZEN NATIONALS. ALL U.S. CITI-
ZENS ARE U.S. NATIONALS, BUT NOT EVERY U.S. NATIONAL IS A U.S. CITIZEN.
(I) "QUALIFIED ALIEN" MEANS A PERSON: (I) WITH LEGAL PERMANENT RESI-
DENCE, INCLUDING HAVING A GREEN CARD, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS, WITH-
HOLDING OF DEPORTATION, CONDITIONAL ENTRY, PAROLE INTO THE U.S. FOR AT
LEAST ONE YEAR FOR HUMANITARIAN PURPOSES; (II) IS A CUBAN-HAITIAN
ENTRANT; OR (III) HAS A PENDING OR APPROVED PETITION FOR RELIEF BASED ON
BATTERY OR EXTREME CRUELTY BY A FAMILY MEMBER. SUCH TERM DOES NOT
INCLUDE A FOREIGN-BORN INDIVIDUAL STUDYING, WORKING, OR TRAVELING IN THE
UNITED STATES PURSUANT TO A VISA.
(J) "QUALIFIED MINOR CHILD" MEANS A MINOR CHILD WHO IS A CITIZEN,
NON-CITIZEN NATIONAL, OR QUALIFIED ALIEN WHO IS LIVING WITH THE APPLI-
CANT.
(K) "SERIOUS NEED" MEANS A REQUIREMENT FOR AN ITEM OR SERVICE THAT IS
ESSENTIAL TO AN APPLICANT'S ABILITY TO PREVENT, MITIGATE, OR OVERCOME
DISASTER-CAUSED HARDSHIP, INJURY OR ADVERSE CONDITION.
(L) "UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANT" MEANS A PERSON WHO IS A NON-CITIZEN DOMI-
CILIARY OF THE STATE WHOSE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN IS OTHER THAN THE UNITED
STATES.
3. THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR NEW AMERI-
CANS, SHALL ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS FROM UNDOC-
UMENTED IMMIGRANT APPLICANTS AND HOUSEHOLDS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE EXPE-
DITED RELIEF TO STORM SURVIVORS, INCLUDING HOUSING RELATED ASSISTANCE
AND OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE. HOUSING RELATED ASSISTANCE SHALL INCLUDE
LODGING EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT, RENTAL ASSISTANCE AND HOME REPAIR ASSIST-
ANCE. OTHER NEEDS ASSISTANCE SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO,
PERSONAL PROPERTY ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE, CHILD CARE
ASSISTANCE, CRITICAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE, AND CLEAN AND REMOVAL ASSISTANCE.
4. HOUSING RELATED ASSISTANCE SHALL BE ADMINISTERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE GUIDELINES UNDER THE MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION FOR REMNANTS OF
HURRICANE IDA 4615-DR-NY AND SUCH ASSISTANCE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S FAIR MARKET
RENT LEVEL.
5. PERSONAL PROPERTY ASSISTANCE IS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO REPLACE OR
REPAIR PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED DUE TO A DISASTER. THE
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LIST OF POTENTIAL PERSONAL PROPERTY ITEMS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S STANDARD
PERSONAL PROPERTY LINE ITEMS DATA. DOCUMENTED EXPENSES FOR THE ACTUAL
COST TO REPLACE OR REPAIR PERSONAL PROPERTY, OR THE MAXIMUM VALUES
ASSIGNED IN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOP-
MENT'S STANDARD PERSONAL PROPERTY LINE ITEMS DATA, WHICHEVER IS LESS,
ARE ALLOWABLE. ASSISTANCE FOR CLOTHING IS LIMITED TO THE REASONABLE COST
OF CLOTHING FOR UP TO SEVEN DAYS FOR DAMAGE TO CLOTHES THAT HAVE BEEN
DESTROYED OR CONTAMINATED BY CHEMICALS OR SEWER BACKUP. CLOTHING SOAKED
BY WIND-DRIVEN RAIN, SEEPAGE, OR FLOOD WATERS IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR
ASSISTANCE. REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF FURNISHINGS OR APPLIANCES PROVIDED
BY A LESSOR ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO REPLACE ESSENTIAL
TOOL LINE ITEMS IN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT'S STANDARD PERSONAL PROPERTY LINE ITEMS DATA SUCH AS TOOLS,
SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT OR ITEMS REQUIRED BY AN EMPLOYER AS A CONDITION OF
EMPLOYMENT OR REQUIRED FOR EDUCATION MAY BE ALLOWABLE BUT ARE NOT ALLOW-
ABLE FOR SELF-EMPLOYED APPLICANTS. THE ASSISTANCE IS INTENDED TO MEET
THE BASIC NEEDS OF A HOUSEHOLD, NOT RESTORE ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY ITEMS
TO A PRE- DISASTER CONDITION. APPLICANTS SEEKING PERSONAL PROPERTY
ASSISTANCE MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION THAT THE APPLICANT HAS PERSONAL
PROPERTY DAMAGED IN THE DISASTER. THIS DOCUMENTATION MAY INCLUDE:
(A) PHOTOGRAPHS OR VIDEOS OF THE PERSONAL PROPERTY SHOWING DAMAGE FROM
THE DISASTER.
(B) PHOTOGRAPHS, VIDEOS, OR RECEIPTS OF PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM BEFORE
THE DISASTER COMBINED WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND VIDEOS SHOWING THE DISASTER
DAMAGED RESIDENCE.
(C) INSPECTIONS PERFORMED BY A CONTRACTOR.
(D) RECEIPTS SHOWING THE COST, DATE OF PURCHASE AFTER THE DISASTER,
AND INFORMATION SUFFICIENT TO IDENTIFY THE ITEM AS CORRESPONDING TO AN
ITEM ON THE PERSONAL PROPERTY LIST IN THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S STANDARD PERSONAL PROPERTY LINE ITEMS
DATA.
6. MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE IS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INJURIES
AND EXPENSES DIRECTLY CAUSED BY A DISASTER. ELIGIBLE DOCUMENTED EXPENSES
MAY INCLUDE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH AN INJURY OR ILLNESS, PRE-EXISTING
INJURY, DISABILITY, OR MEDICAL CONDITION AGGRAVATED BY THE DISASTER,
REPLACEMENT OF PRESCRIBED MEDICATION, LOSS OR DAMAGE OF PERSONAL MEDICAL
OR DENTAL EQUIPMENT, MEDICAL OR DENTAL INSURANCE DEDUCTIBLES OR CO-PAYS
FOR ELIGIBLE EXPENSES, AND LOSS OR INJURY OF A SERVICE ANIMAL. MEDICALLY
UNNECESSARY PROCEDURES, SUCH AS TEETH WHITENING OR APPEARANCE ENHANCE-
MENT OR ASSISTANCE FOR THERAPY OR EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS ARE NOT
ALLOWABLE. ASSISTANCE FOR SERVICE ANIMALS IS LIMITED TO SERVICE DOGS AND
MINIATURE HORSES THAT PERFORM A QUALIFIED TASK FOR A PERSON WITH A DISA-
BILITY, AS DEFINED BY THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990, AS
AMENDED. AN APPLICANT SEEKING MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE MUST PROVIDE
DOCUMENTATION OF THE NEED. SUCH DOCUMENTATION MAY INCLUDE:
(A) ITEMIZED BILLS, RECEIPTS, OR ESTIMATES FROM THE MEDICAL OR DENTAL
PROVIDER OR PHARMACY.
(B) A WRITTEN AND SIGNED STATEMENT FROM A MEDICAL OR DENTAL PROVIDER,
INCLUDING THE DATE OF DISASTER-CAUSED INJURY AND EXPENSES NECESSARY FOR
RECOVERY.
(C) REPLACEMENT OF PRESCRIBED MEDICATION DOCUMENTATION INCLUDES ALL
THE FOLLOWING:
(I) A WRITTEN AND SIGNED STATEMENT BY THE APPLICANT OR THE APPLICANT'S
MEDICAL OR DENTAL PROVIDER VERIFYING THE LOSS WAS CAUSED BY THE DISAS-
TER;
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(II) A WRITTEN AND SIGNED STATEMENT FROM A MEDICAL OR DENTAL PROVIDER
VERIFYING THE PRESCRIPTION IS REQUIRED AND WAS PREVIOUSLY PRESCRIBED TO
THE APPLICANT OR A HOUSEHOLD MEMBER; AND
(III) RECEIPTS OR OTHER VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTATION FROM THE PHARMACY
SHOWING THE REPLACEMENT COST OF THE PRESCRIBED MEDICATION.
(D) LOSS OR DAMAGE OF MEDICAL OR DENTAL EQUIPMENT DOCUMENTATION
INCLUDES ALL THE FOLLOWING:
(I) A WRITTEN AND SIGNED STATEMENT BY THE APPLICANT OR THE MEDICAL OR
DENTAL PROVIDER VERIFYING THE LOSS WAS CAUSED BY THE DISASTER;
(II) A WRITTEN AND SIGNED STATEMENT FROM A MEDICAL OR DENTAL PROVIDER
VERIFYING THE APPLICANT OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER REQUIRED THE MEDICAL OR
DENTAL EQUIPMENT PRIOR TO THE DISASTER; AND
(III) ITEMIZED BILLS, RECEIPTS, OR ESTIMATES SHOWING REPAIR OR
REPLACEMENT COST OF THE MEDICAL OR DENTAL EQUIPMENT.
(E) REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION VERIFYING THE LOSS OR INJURY OF A SERVICE
ANIMAL INCLUDES ALL THE FOLLOWING:
(I) A WRITTEN AND SIGNED STATEMENT BY THE APPLICANT, MEDICAL PROVIDER,
OR VETERINARY PROVIDER VERIFYING THE SERVICE ANIMAL'S LOSS OR INJURY WAS
CAUSED BY THE DISASTER;
(II) A WRITTEN AND SIGNED STATEMENT FROM A MEDICAL PROVIDER VERIFYING
THE APPLICANT OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER REQUIRED THE SERVICE ANIMAL FOR A
DISABILITY PRIOR TO THE DISASTER;
(III) A STATEMENT FROM THE APPLICANT, MEDICAL PROVIDER, OR OTHER
REPRESENTATIVE EXPLAINING THE TYPE OF TASK OR WORK PERFORMED BY THE
SERVICE ANIMAL; AND
(IV) ITEMIZED BILLS, RECEIPTS, OR ESTIMATES SHOWING EXPENSES RELATED
TO THE SERVICE ANIMAL'S LOSS OR INJURY.
7. CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE IS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISASTER-CAUSED
INCREASED FINANCIAL BURDENS FOR CHILD CARE. CHILD CARE MUST BE PROVIDED
TO CHILDREN AGED THIRTEEN AND UNDER OR CHILDREN WITH A DISABILITY, AS
DEFINED BY FEDERAL LAW, UP TO AGE TWENTY-ONE, WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH
THE ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING. THE APPLICANT MUST DEMONSTRATE THAT,
REGARDLESS OF WHETHER CHILD CARE WAS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE DISASTER, THE
HOUSEHOLD EXPERIENCED A DISASTER WHICH CAUSED FINANCIAL BURDEN BECAUSE
THE APPLICANT'S GROSS HOUSEHOLD INCOME HAS DECREASED BECAUSE OF THE
DISASTER OR THE APPLICANT'S CHILD CARE EXPENSES HAVE INCREASED AS A
RESULT OF THE DISASTER. THE APPLICANT MUST ALSO CERTIFY THAT THEY CANNOT
UTILIZE CHILD CARE SERVICES PROVIDED BY ANY OTHER SOURCE. THE CHILD CARE
PROVIDER MUST BE LICENSED BY THE STATE OF NEW YORK. THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT
IS THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR A MAXIMUM OF EIGHT WEEKS. AN
APPLICANT SEEKING CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF
THE NEED. SUCH DOCUMENTATION MAY INCLUDE:
(A) PRE- AND POST-DISASTER GROSS HOUSEHOLD INCOME DOCUMENTATION.
(B) PRE-DISASTER RECEIPTS, CONTRACT, OR SIGNED LETTER FROM THE CHILD
CARE PROVIDER FOR CHILD CARE EXPENSES, IF RECEIPTS OR CONTRACT CANNOT BE
LOCATED.
(C) POST-DISASTER RECEIPTS OR ESTIMATES FOR CHILD CARE FEES, REGISTRA-
TION, AND/OR HEALTH INVENTORY FEES.
(D) A POST-DISASTER CHILD CARE CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT.
(E) A POST-DISASTER CHILD CARE PROVIDER'S LICENSE OR PRINTOUT FROM THE
OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES' WEBSITE LISTING LICENSED CHILD
CARE PROVIDERS.
(F) AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PLAN, 504 PLAN, OR MEDICAL PROFES-
SIONAL'S STATEMENTS, IF APPLICABLE, TO VERIFY DISABILITY FOR CHILDREN UP
TO AGE TWENTY-ONE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.
(G) A SIGNED, WRITTEN STATEMENT FROM THE APPLICANT AFFIRMING:
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(I) THE APPLICANT IS NOT RECEIVING ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD CARE EXPENSES
FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE; AND
(II) THE EXPECTED LENGTH OF TIME THE APPLICANT WILL HAVE A DISASTER-
CAUSED NEED FOR CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE.
(H) AN APPLICANT WHO DID NOT HAVE CHILD CARE EXPENSES PRE-DISASTER,
AND HAS INCURRED OR WILL INCUR CHILD CARE EXPENSES AS A RESULT OF THE
DISASTER, MUST SUBMIT:
(I) POST-DISASTER RECEIPTS OR ESTIMATES FOR CHILD CARE FEES, REGISTRA-
TION, AND/OR HEALTH INVENTORY FEES.
(II) A POST-DISASTER CHILD CARE CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT.
(III) A POST-DISASTER CHILD CARE PROVIDER'S LICENSE OR PRINTOUT FROM
THE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES' WEBSITE LISTING LICENSED
CHILD CARE PROVIDERS.
(IV) AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PLAN, 504 PLAN, OR MEDICAL PROFES-
SIONAL'S STATEMENTS, IF APPLICABLE, TO VERIFY DISABILITY FOR CHILDREN UP
TO AGE TWENTY-ONE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.
8. CRITICAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE IS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR APPLICANTS
WHO HAVE IMMEDIATE OR CRITICAL NEEDS BECAUSE THEY ARE DISPLACED FROM
THEIR PRIMARY RESIDENCE OR TO APPLICANTS WHO NEED ASSISTANCE TO LEAVE
THEIR PRE-DISASTER PRIMARY RESIDENCE TO TEMPORARILY SHELTER ELSEWHERE.
IMMEDIATE OR CRITICAL NEEDS ARE LIFE-SAVING AND LIFE-SUSTAINING ITEMS
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WATER, FOOD, FIRST AID, PRESCRIPTIONS,
INFANT FORMULA, DIAPERS, CONSUMER MEDICAL SUPPLIES, DURABLE MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, AND FUEL FOR TRANSPORTATION. THE
MAXIMUM AMOUNT PER HOUSEHOLD IS FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS. AN APPLICANT SEEK-
ING CRITICAL NEEDS ASSISTANCE MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THE NEED.
SUCH DOCUMENTATION MAY INCLUDE A SELF-DECLARATION THAT THE APPLICANT
INCURRED IMMEDIATE OR CRITICAL NEEDS IN THE IMMEDIATE AFTERMATH OF A
DISASTER AND THE FUNDS WILL REIMBURSE THE APPLICANT FOR EXPENDITURES
ALREADY MADE OR WILL BE USED TO PURCHASE THE LIFE-SAVING AND LIFE-
SUSTAINING ITEMS DESCRIBED IN THIS SUBDIVISION.
9. CLEAN AND REMOVAL ASSISTANCE IS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISASTER-
CAUSED REAL PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR HOME REPAIR
ASSISTANCE BECAUSE THE DAMAGE DID NOT RENDER THE HOME UNINHABITABLE. IT
IS INTENDED TO ENSURE CONTAMINATION FROM FLOODWATERS IS ADDRESSED IN A
TIMELY MANNER TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL LOSSES AND POTENTIAL HEALTH AND
SAFETY CONCERNS. IF HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE IS SUBSEQUENTLY AWARDED TO
THE APPLICANT, THE AMOUNT OF CLEAN AND REMOVAL ASSISTANCE WILL BE
DEDUCTED FROM THE HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE FUNDS. THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT PER
HOUSEHOLD IS FIVE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS. AN APPLICANT SEEKING CLEAN AND
REMOVAL ASSISTANCE MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THE NEED. SUCH DOCUMEN-
TATION MAY INCLUDE A SELF-DECLARATION THAT THE APPLICANT INCURRED DISAS-
TER RELATED DAMAGE TO THEIR HOME THAT REQUIRES IMMEDIATE CLEANING TO
AVOID CONTAMINATION FROM FLOODWATERS AND POTENTIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
CONCERNS AND THAT THE FUNDS WILL REIMBURSE THE APPLICANT FOR EXPENDI-
TURES ALREADY MADE FOR CLEANING AND REMOVAL IN THEIR HOME OR WILL BE
USED TO PURCHASE MATERIALS NECESSARY FOR CLEANING AND REMOVAL IN THEIR
HOME.
10. FUNDING FOR SUCH PROGRAM SHALL CONSIST OF ALL REVENUE RECEIVED
PURSUANT TO AN APPROPRIATION THEREFOR, AND ANY OTHER MONIES APPROPRI-
ATED, CREDITED OR TRANSFERRED FROM ANY OTHER SOURCE PURSUANT TO LAW,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO STATE EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS ESTABLISHED
BY THE GOVERNOR AND BASED ON THE MAGNITUDE OF THE DISASTER AND THE
NUMBER OF IMPACTED RESIDENTS OF THE STATE. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL
BE DEEMED TO PREVENT THE STATE FROM RECEIVING GRANTS, GIFTS OR BEQUESTS
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FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM. GRANTS SHALL ONLY BE AWARDED BASED UPON
THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
11. THE DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE NEW YORK STATE OFFICE FOR NEW AMERICANS, SHALL HAVE
THE AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION.
§ 3. This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall
have become a law. Effective immediately, the addition, amendment
and/or repeal of any rule or regulation necessary for the implementation
of this act on its effective date are authorized to be made and
completed on or before such effective date.
