Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced that President Joe Biden approved her request for a Major Disaster Declaration to provide federal assistance to communities impacted by severe weather on Aug. 18 and 19.

The declaration allows for federal financial assistance to support public infrastructure reconstruction efforts, including repairs to roads and bridges in Suffolk County.

Harbor Road in Stony Brook collapsed in the storms and remains closed because it is caved in.

As we reported, a temporary road was built in Head of the Harbor. The homes were left stranded after Mill Creek Road partially collapsed in a strong storm.

More than 10 inches of rain hit Suffolk’s north shore.

The storms also affected dozens of homeowners. While the state awaits the president's decision on direct support for homeowners, those affected by the August storms can apply for emergency repair grants from the state until Nov. 8.

 No word yet on when the road repairs in the county will start, but according to the Brookhaven Highway Department, the work for Harbor Road could last a minimum of two years.