The USDA has designated various counties in New York State as primary and contiguous disaster areas due to losses caused by a tornado hurricane, high winds, flash floods, and excessive ran that occurred from July 10th through July 16th, 2024.

Producers can identify what programs they may qualify for by finding more information at the link.

 

Primary NY Counties (7): Cortland, Lewis, Seneca, Wyoming, Erie, Ontario, Tompkins

Contiguous Counties (23): Alleghany, Chemung, Livingston, Onondaga, Steuben, Broome, Chenango, Madison, Oswego, Tioga, Cattaraugus, Genesee, Monroe, St. Lawrence, Wayne, Cayuga, Herkimer, Niagara, Schuyler, Yates, Chautauqua, Jefferson, Oneida Lawrence

 

If you have been impacted by these weather events and live in one of the primary or contiguous counties, do the following:

-Review the information at the link.

-Document the damage and losses as thoroughly as possible.

-If in doubt, contact your county Farm Service Agency.