Federal Disaster Assistance in Connecticut Approaches $2.7 Million
Release Date: July 13, 2007
Release Number: 1700-032
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WINDSOR, Conn. -- Federal aid for Connecticut individuals and business owners with losses from Aprils severe storms and flooding is approaching $2.7 million. These grants and loans, which are administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), are being made available as a result of the presidential disaster declaration of June 13.
"FEMA is continuing to register individuals and businesses, inspect damage, evaluate claims and deliver assistance quickly to help everyone who is eligible recover from storm damage and continue their normal endeavors," said Federal Coordinating Officer Mike Parker.
Residents of Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven, New London and Windham counties have until August 13, 2007 to register for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).
"With only one month left until the registration deadline, I urge everyone affected by the storm to call FEMA to register," Governor M. Jodi Rell said.
As of Friday morning, July 13, here is a snapshot of recovery activities for individuals and businesses from the Connecticut Office of Emergency Management, FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration.
- 1,867 homeowners, renters and businesses are registered for assistance.
- FEMA's Individuals and Household Program grants total nearly $1.7 million. This assistance covers temporary disaster housing assistance; returning disaster-damaged homes to a safe, sanitary and functional condition; and grants for disaster-related needs and expenses not covered by insurance or other assistance programs.
- 1,544 scheduleddamaged property inspections are complete.
- Applicant visits to Disaster Recovery Centers total 666.
- SBA low-interest disaster loans totaling $974,500 are approved for homeowners, renters and business owners.
- The SBA issued 1,848 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.
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: Tuesday, 17-Jul-2007 10:50:07