This page has been created as a resource to assist individuals and businesses impacted by the recent storm in the Town of Highlands/Fort Montgomery area.

It is highly recommended that all affected parties fill out the residential and/or business damage survey form(s) (links below). We will continue to provide updates to this information.

On behalf of your neighbors in Orange County, our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we are here for you.

Steven M. Neuhaus

Orange County Executive

Government Resources

• Orange County Residential Damage Survey Form  
• FEMA  
• New York State Office of Emergency Management
• 311:Disaster survivors often suffer trauma. Dialing 311 connects residents in need with help, resources, and support, including County Departments, such as:
  • Consumer Affairs
  • Health Department 
  • Office for the Aging
  • Social Services
  • Mental Health
  • Veterans Service Agency

 
Business Assistance and Resources

Registering with the Small Business Administration (SBA) is recommended.

• SBA Disaster Relief Resources
• Small Business Loan & Grant Program 
• IRS Disaster Assistance & Emergency Relief for Individuals & Businesses 
• Disaster & Flood Recovery Resources
  
  
• Orange County Business Damage Survey Form

Business Administration and Advocacy

• Email Heather Bell, President and CEO Orange County Chamber of Commerce 
• Email Steve Gross, Orange County Director of Economic Development
• Email Steve Knob, Orange County Director of Employment and Training

 
Volunteers

Residents interested in volunteering to help the Highland Falls community should contact the American Red Cross at 1-800-REDCROSS

 
Contact Federal and State officials

You are encouraged to contact your state and federal elected officials to advocate on your behalf for funding and disaster relief. Use these links:

President Joe Biden

Governor Kathy Hochul 

Congressman Pat Ryan

U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand  

NYS Senator James Skoufis

NYS Assemblyman Chris Eachus