President Obama phoned Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday, but if the statement from the governor’s office is any indiciation, the president stopped short of pledging full assistance to flood-ravaged parts of upstate.

Cuomo did travel yesterday with FEMA Regional Director Lynn Canton, who stressed the agency was still in “response” mode to the flooding.

Here’s the full statement from Cuomo’s office:

“President Obama called this afternoon. He had been briefed on our situation and expressed his desire to immediately be helpful in our recovery efforts. We discussed ways the federal government could help and coordination between New York State, FEMA and other relevant agencies. The President specifically asked that I pass on his heart-felt condolences to the families of those who were lost.”

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