Federal Disaster Assistance to Connecticut Tops $1 Million Dollars
Release Date: June 29, 2007
Release Number: 1700-018
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WINDSOR, Conn. -- More than one million dollars is in the hands of Connecticut individuals and businesses owners as of today. Administering aid quickly, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is helping residents get back on their feet after the June 13 declaration for the severe storms and flooding that caused extensive damage throughout the state.
"Having these funds reach those who need it so quickly is a good start," said Federal Coordinating Officer Michael Parker. "Many affected by the mid-April disaster can now begin the process of rebuilding their lives."
The Individual Assistance designation allows federal funds to assist disaster-affected individuals and households with grants and loans. More than 1,000 residents in the designated counties of Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London, and Windham counties are receiving assistance.
Here is an update of recovery activities from the Connecticut Office of Emergency Management, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as of close of business Thursday, June 28, 2007.
- 1,290 homeowners and renters are now registered for assistance.
- Federal grants totaling $1,130,000 now approved for applicants through FEMA's Individuals and Household Program. This assistance covers temporary disaster housing assistance; repairing disaster-damaged homes to a safe, sanitary and functional condition; and grants for serious, disaster-related needs and expenses not covered by insurance or other assistance programs.
- SBA low-interest disaster loans totaling $30,000 approved for homeowners, renters and business owners.
- More than 1,000 FEMA inspections are complete.
- Eight Disaster Recovery Centers operating in Connecticut have assisted 308 applicants.
- The SBA issued 1,283 disaster loan applications. Officials encourage anyone who has received an application from the SBA to submit it as soon as possible in order to avoid delaying other forms of possible assistance. The deadline to submit the SBA loan application is August 13, 2007. Economic Injury Disaster Loan applications may be filed until March 13, 2008.
Assistance Still Just a Toll-Free Call Away
Federal and state officials urge anyone with damages or losses from the severe storms and flooding from April 15-27 to apply for assistance by calling the FEMA toll-free registration number 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 1-800-462-7585 for the speech or hearing impaired. The lines are open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily until further notice. Eligible applicants may complete their registration at any DRC. Individuals also may register at www.fema.gov the deadline to apply for assistance is August 13.
FEMA coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror
Last Modified: Monday, 02-Jul-2007 10:54:35