CANISTEO, NY (WENY) -- It's been a hectic few days for Steuben County residents who were affected by flash flooding. To help those who were impacted, there are a couple of flood resource centers set up around Steuben County.

"We're running some flood recovery [centers] for homeowners [who] were affected by the flooding. It's open to any resident regardless of what area of the county you live in," said the Director of Public Safety for Steuben County, Tim Marshall.

The flood resource centers will be open again on Thursday, August 15th and Friday, August 16th from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Canisteo-Greenwood High School, the Jasper-Troupsburg High School, and the Woodhull Town Hall.

People who were affected by the flood can talk to human service agency reps from places like Catholic Charities, the Department of Social Services, and Arbor Housing and Development.

They're asking people where they live, how they were impacted by the event, and your income information. Ken Forenz, the Deputy Director for Steuben Co. Emergency Services said the flood resource centers are there to guide people in the right direction, help them return to a sense of normalcy, and get on track to rebuilding.

"Once you provide your basic information to the human service agencies, they'll look at your needs, and then whether it might be furnish repairs, temporary housing, clean up assistance, things like that. They'll be able to point you to those agencies that can help," said Forenz.

For homeowners who need assistance, they'll have to fall within the state's 100% Area Median Income, which varies depending on how many people are in your household.

The area median income for Steuben County is:
1 person - $58,800
2 people - $67,200
3 people - $75,600
4 people - $84,000
5 people - $90,800
6 people - $97,500
7 people - $104,200
8 people - $110,900

Funds can only be used to address damage that happened as a direct result of the storm/flooding. 'Homeowners may not qualify for a full grant award and in no event will the total grant award to any single applicant exceed $50,000. Homeowners Associations are not eligible entities.'

'To the extent practicable, direct disaster-caused damage should be supported with photographs, videos, receipts or other evidence. Eligible activities include but aren't limited to:
 
          • Environmental health hazard mitigation activities related to the repair of disaster caused damage to a Primary Residence. This may include, lead based paint abatement, asbestos removal, mold remediation, or remediation of other health hazards, including testing and clearance costs;
           •Sump pump repair or replacement, (if ancillary to a larger repair or replacement project);
           • HVAC systems, water heaters, well water filtration systems repair or replacement;
           • Refrigerators, cooking stoves, ranges and built-in appliances, such as dishwashers, repair or replacement;
           • Laundry washers and dryers repair or replacement;
           • Permanently installed paneling, wallboard, bookcases and cabinets repair or replacement
           • Drywall or finishing; • Insulation; • Foundation repair;
           • Window and door repair or replacement;
           • Siding repair or replacement;
           • Roof repair or replacement;
           • Flooring repair or replacement;
           • Bathroom repair;
           • Well or septic replacement, or connection to a municipal system;
           • Fuel tanks (oil or propane, but not actual fuel replacement); and/or
           • Dehumidifiers (eligible for replacement if ancillary to a larger repair or replacement project).
 
Not eligible activities include:
 
Deferred maintenance not related to storm damage; 
• Repairs that are cosmetic in nature and not listed above; 
• Docks; 
• Boathouses; 
• Guest homes, pool houses, sheds, detached garages; 
• Personal property, such as vehicles, furniture, household goods, electronic equipment, window coverings and clothing; 
• General home improvements not related to direct disaster related damage; 
• Heating or cooking fuel replacement; 
• Portable and window air conditioners (exceptions for health-based hardships will be considered); 
• Portable heaters, microwaves, and dishwashers; 
• Small countertop appliances, such as coffee pots, toaster, or blenders; 
• Garage door openers; 
• Swimming pools, hot tubs, saunas, or associated equipment; 
• Walks, decks, patios, fences, lawns and landscaping; 
• Luxury countertops, such as stone, granite, composite, or high-end luxury fixtures and appliances; 
• Fireplaces including wood, gas, or electric (exceptions for disaster caused damage to chimneys will be considered); 
• Covered porches, patios, decks, stairs or driveways (exceptions will be considered if access to Primary Residence is impeded, or poses a documented safety hazard). 
• Common areas of residential condominium and cooperative buildings, or associations. 
• Food freezers; 
• Loss of use or access to the waterfront, beachfront for personal enjoyment; 
• Pre-existing damage or repairs resulting from deferred maintenance, and not directly disaster caused; 
• Moving and storage fees; 
• Supplemental work after a project has been deemed complete and the initial application is closed'
 
On Sunday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a Home and Community Renewal Program to help people impacted by the flood. However, because of income eligibility requirements, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano said it's problematic.
 
 
"There are families and businesses that have been crushed by this flooding, farmers, families, businesses, everybody. They need to have the support of New York State and certainly the federal government as well. [We] need [to get] direct assistance grants to these individuals, homeowners, ... Especially after this just happened three years ago," said Assemblyman Palmesano.
 
He added, "This administration ignored the concerns and damage that happened [to] the families and businesses here... This assistance is great, [but] it needs to be inclusive, not exclusive. That's what will happen... It will exclude families and businesses here in this region and that's unacceptable so we're going to make a case [to Gov. Hochul]."
 
 Marshall said he hopes they can get funding out starting sometime next week for those who are eligible. He said residents should call 2-1-1 to report their damages, so agencies can identify what areas of the county they should set up programs.