Many people are missing out -- APPLY FOR FEMA ASSISTANCE

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers assistance to private property owners who have been victim to the effects of Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene.

ALBANY, N.Y. – When Hurricane Irene tore into the East Coast in late August, residents in declared counties became eligible for federal assistance. Yet some people who suffered losses and damage in the wake of the disaster have failed to seek help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Click on: http://www.fema.gov/news/newsrelease.fema?id=57862

All Town of Rhinebeck maintained roads are open.  I want to praise the work of our Highway Department and Highway Superintendent Kathy Kinsella on there extraordinary commitment to our community and returning our roadways to the safe environment we need to live our lives.

I also want to thank the commitment and dedication of the volunteers of our fire departments who have given so much to our community in our time of need.

Thomas J Traudt