Department of Environmental Conservation Request Seeks Assistance to Repair Coastal Protection Projects Damaged by September Nor’easter
Action Complements Governor's Previous Request for Major Disaster Declaration to Secure FEMA Assistance
Governor Kathy Hochul today directed the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to submit a request for federal assistance to repair coastal storm risk management projects damaged by the September 25-28, 2026, nor’easter. The storm caused significant beach and dune erosion, sand loss, and coastal flooding along Long Island’s south shore and in New York City.
“September’s nor’easter greatly impacted shorelines and damaged portions of the Long Island coast,” Governor Hochul said. “I will continue to fight for federal assistance for Nassau and Suffolk Counties to help our communities recover and rebuild following this powerful storm."
Following the storm, DEC coordinated with local partners to document damage and gather supporting information for a request for federal assistance. These partners include New York City, Suffolk County, the City of Long Beach, the Towns of Hempstead, Babylon, Islip, Brookhaven, Southampton, and East Hampton, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. On October 5, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) notified public sponsors that the nor’easter was eligible for consideration under its rehabilitation assistance program and invited public sponsors of potentially eligible projects to submit formal requests for assistance.
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