Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $9 Million
Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $9 Million Six weeks after President Joseph R. Biden declared a major disaster for the state of Connecticut following the August 18-19, 2024 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides, more than $9 million in federal assistance has been provided by FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to support disaster recovery. As of November 14, Connecticut’s recovery assistance from FEMA includes: $9,001,961 million in FEMA’s Individual and Households Program (IHP) grants awarded to eligible homeowners and renters in three Connecticut counties. These grants help pay for uninsured and underinsured losses and storm-related damage
Location Change for Disaster Recovery Center in Connecticut
Location Change for Disaster Recovery Center in Connecticut FEMA announces a location change to the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Connecticut, a temporary facility established in partnership between the state and FEMA, where survivors affected by the August 18-19 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides may go to apply for FEMA assistance, upload documents needed for their application and get their questions answered in person. FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Southbury, New Haven County will change locations. Current location: Sacred Heart Catholic Church 910 Main Street, South, Southbury, CT 06488 Note: The last day for service at this DRC is
Residential electric bills in Hawaii and Connecticut are twice those in New Mexico, Utah
The average electric monthly bill for U.S. residential customers was $144 in 2024, but average costs for customers in some states were much higher or lower. Customers in states such as Hawaii and Connecticut, where retail electricity prices are relatively high, paid more than $200 per month for electricity, or more than twice as much as customers in states such as New Mexico and Utah.
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Hartford County, Connecticut
Public Invited to Appeal or Comment on Flood Maps in Hartford County, Connecticut Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps are available for review by residents and business owners in affected communities in Hartford County, Connecticut. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with local, state and FEMA officials. Significant community review of the maps has already taken place. Before the maps become final, community stakeholders can raise questions or concerns about the information
Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $10 Million
Federal Disaster Assistance for Connecticut Tops $10 Million More than $10 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved for over 2,454 households in Connecticut following the August 18-19, 2024 Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides and Mudslides. As of December 5, Connecticut’s recovery assistance from FEMA includes: $10,083,522 million in FEMA’s Individual and Households Program (IHP) grants awarded to eligible homeowners and renters in three Connecticut counties. These grants help pay for uninsured and underinsured losses and storm-related damage, including: $6,120,771 million in FEMA housing grants to help pay for home repair, home replacement and rental assistance for temporary housing. $3,962,751