The following statement was issued today by Governor Andrew Cuomo.
"New York is
no stranger to the challenges of Mother Nature's fury and we stand
ready to help communities grappling with the consequences of extreme
weather.
"Just as New York stood shoulder to shoulder with Texas and Louisiana
during Hurricane Harvey, we will provide any support and assistance we
can for the people of Puerto Rico, Florida, the Dominican Republic and
other Caribbean islands in the path of Hurricane Irma. We are in communication with Governor Ricardo Rosselló of Puerto Rico, Governor Rick Scott of Florida and others and we have offered assistance before and following the storm.
"As
our neighbors and friends brace for Irma, we have offered personnel,
equipment and whatever else is needed. The 106th Rescue Wing of the New
York Air National Guard is on standby and ready to ship out and assist impacted communities.
"We,
unfortunately, have much first-hand experience with extreme weather and
its aftermath. Just as others have helped New York recover from Sandy,
Irene, Lee, and other severe, and increasingly common, '100-year
storms,' we will be there for those who need our help."
Source: Press Office, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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