Freeport, N.Y., July 30, 2014—New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (center) and Town of Hempstead Supervisor Kate Murray appeared at a home devastated by Hurricane Sandy to announce a new home elevation program. New York State will provide up to $300 million in new funding to elevate more than 6,000 Long Island homes that lie in the 100-year flood plain to prevent damage from future storms. K.C.Wilsey/FEMA
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Date Taken: 2014-07-30 10:59:20 UTC
Photographer Name: Kenneth Wilsey
Keywords: Cuomo ^ Daniel Ehrick ^ FEMA ^ Freeport ^ governor ^ house elevation ^ hurricane sandy ^ Jamie Ruben ^ Kate Murray ^ news conference
Disasters: New York Hurricane Sandy (DR-4085)
Disaster Types: Coastal Storm ^ Flooding ^ Hurricane/Tropical Storm ^ Severe Storm
Categories: Mitigation ^ Press Conferences ^ Recovery ^ Special Event ^ State/Local Officials
Photographs Relating to Disasters and Emergency Management Programs, Activities, and Officials
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Date
2014
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The U.S. National Archives
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