Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New York State will aid the State of Vermont in recovery efforts following historic floods that occurred between July 7 and July 12.
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New York has deployed nine engineers from the New York Power Authority and the Department of Environmental Conservation to Montpelier, Vermont to assist in performing dam safety evaluations throughout the state.
The engineers will perform expedited visual safety inspections on non hydroelectric and non federally licensed dams.
The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is coordinating additional incoming requests for assistance from Vermont and State agency partners stand ready to provide resources as necessary.
"Embracing the responsibility of being a good neighbor is what defines New Yorkers," Governor Hochul said.
"Following historic flooding that has had catastrophic effects on Vermont communities, I am directing employees from the New York Power Authority and Department of Environmental Conservation to assist in safety inspections throughout the State of Vermont. In times of need, New Yorkers can always be counted on to lend a helping hand."
Under the direction of Governor Hochul, New York State responded to Vermont Governor Phil Scott's request for assistance under the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), a national disaster relief system that allows states to send personnel, equipment, and commodities to assist with response and recovery efforts in other states. New York Power Authority (NYPA) engineers were deployed on Sunday, July 16 and will remain in Vermont until Saturday, July 22.
Members of the Department of Environmental Conservation's dam safety team were deployed to Montpelier and will remain in Vermont for two weeks. ■
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