[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 6 (Thursday, January 11, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S80]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                                New York

  Mr. President, now, on bad weather, across my home State of New York, 
thousands of our friends and neighbors are just having their power 
restored after enduring the first major storm of 2024. We have seen 
heavy rain, coastal flooding, and hurricane force winds across much of 
Upstate New York.
  While communities are just beginning on the road to recovery, we must 
remain vigilant. Weather reports already show more snow and wind storms 
are expected this upcoming weekend that could hit communities just as 
they are starting to recover and rebuild. Senator Gillibrand and I have 
sent a ``stand ready'' letter to FEMA, urging them to stand ready to 
provide New York the support it needs if requested.
  I will continue to work with the Governor and local officials to 
ensure New York communities have the tools they need to recover from 
this storm.