Central New York Lawmakers Propose Bill to Strengthen Weather Disaster Preparedness
Central New York lawmakers introduced legislation aimed at supporting communities affected by severe weather and enhancing local government preparedness. The bill responds to increasing extreme weather events, including tornadoes and winter storms, which have led to significant recovery costs and operational challenges. Data from the New York State Comptroller's office highlights an average of 2.5 federally declared disaster events annually since 1998, with nearly $959 million in aid authorized each year.