Every year, Chuck commits to traveling to all62 counties in New York to meet with constituents.
\nOn October 2, 2014 Schumer urged the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to designate Camp Good Days - a year-round recreation facility and service provider for children, adults and families who have been affected by cancer and other life challenges - a \"Private Non-Profit Critical Services\" organization. Schumer explained that this designation is crucial in helping Camp Good Days recover from the massive May floods that hit Yates County and caused severe damage to the camp. Schumer said that Camp Good Days has requested FEMA reimbursement for flooding damages totaling an estimated $540,000, but in order for the camp to be eligible for this funding it must be designated a \"critical private non-profit.\" Schumer said that because Camp Good Days is a private nonprofit organization that provides educational opportunities and respite care, and is staffed by licensed doctors, registered nurses and social workers who provide care, it should receive this special designation. Schumer noted that other similar Yates County organizations like the ARC of Yates that suffered significant flood damage have received this designation as well and under FEMA regulations private non-profits such as libraries, zoos, performing arts centers, as well as emergency medical, and educational entitles can be designed as \"critical private non-profits\" to receive FEMA grant reimbursement funding.