Officials say Long Island is gearing up to battle ticks this summer.

Sen. Charles Schumer announced $130 million in funding Monday morning in response to an expected surge of tick-borne diseases this summer.

The announcement comes as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issues a warning on the rising cases of Lyme babesiosis and Powassan disease -- especially in the northeast.

Part of the money will be used to finalize the development of a Lyme disease vaccine.

The funding will also support local surveillance, education and research on tick-borne illnesses.