(WENY) - New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced that FEMA has awarded $5.6 million to cover the Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District for Emergency Protective Measures.

The senators explained that the storm resulted in the Jasper-Troupsburg High School becoming inundated with nearly four feet of water, mud, and debris causing severe damage and forcing the building to close and students to relocate.

This funding will reimburse the school for costs from emergency cleanup and restoration measures taken to protect the buildings from further damage from the flood.

"The people of Steuben County were completely devastated by Tropical Storm Fred's heavy rains and historic flooding, especially the Jasper-Troupsburg High School. This federal funding will go a long way in helping to make the school district whole again and reimburse them for the emergency measures they took to prevent further damage from the flood," said Senator Schumer. "I will not stop fighting to help the Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District and all of Steuben County gets every penny it is entitled to for them rebuild, recover and restore their facilities so students can come home to their school."

"Tropical Storm Fred ravaged Steuben County last August, causing millions in damages to the region's homes, businesses, and schools," said Senator Gillibrand. "Ever since the tremendous impact of the storm became clear, I have been fighting to get federal relief to the county, and now, I'm proud to be delivering over $5 million to the Jasper-Troupsburg Central School District. I'll keep fighting to make sure Steuben County makes a full recovery."