The Ulster County Department of Emergency Services has received information from the United States Department of Agriculture, regarding the impact that the August 2024 Hurricane Debby had on our county (and surrounding states and counties), and describing loan possibilities and other programs that can help anyone who was severely impacted recover.
Here is a net of that information, and some additional links, for anyone needing further information.
Impacted Area: New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Triggering Disaster: Hurricane Debby from 8/5/24 - 8/10/24
Application Deadline: 7/28/2025
Primary Counties Eligible:
- New York: Jefferson, Orange, Saratoga, Steuben
Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:
- New York: Albany, Allegany, Chemung, Dutchess, Fulton, Hamilton, Lewis, Livingston, Montgomery, Ontario, Oswego, Putnam, Rensselaer, Rockland, St. Lawrence, Schenectady, Schuyler, Sullivan, Ulster, Warren, Washington, Yates
- New Jersey: Passaic, Sussex
- Pennsylvania: Pike, Potter, Tioga
On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster Assistance-at-a-Glance fact sheet, and Loan Assistance Tool can help you determine program or loan options. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local USDA Service Center.