(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened two Disaster Recovery Centers in Southbury and Wilton that are providing in-person assistance to homeowners, renters, businesses, and private nonprofits seeking to apply for federal disaster aid for damages incurred due to the severe flooding the western portion of Connecticut experienced on August 18, 2024.

Located at Southbury Town Hall (501 Main Street South, Southbury) and Our Lady of Fatima Church (229 Danbury Road, Wilton), these Disaster Recovery Centers are open Mondays to Fridays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Anyone who lives in any town impacted by the flooding from the August 18 storm can visit either of these centers to seek assistance with applying for aid.

“In addition to being able to apply online and over the phone, these FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are providing in-person support to homeowners, renters, businesses, and private nonprofits seeking federal disaster aid from the horrible flooding western Connecticut experienced in August,” Governor Lamont said. “It is strongly encouraged that anyone seeking assistance should apply as soon as possible to meet all federal deadlines.”

The FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are staffed by representatives who can provide program information, explain how to apply for federal disaster aid, answer questions, and also provide information about repairs and rebuilding to make homes more disaster resistant.

The centers are accessible to people with disabilities and access and functional needs. The facilities are equipped with assistive technology equipment that allows disaster survivors to interact with staff. Services are provided in English and Spanish. Anyone needing a reasonable accommodation or a sign language interpreter to communicate with FEMA should call 1-833-285-7448 for assistance.

It is not required to visit a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center to apply for federal disaster aid. Applications can also be completed online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362, or by using the FEMA app.

The opening of these FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Southbury and Wilton come in addition to the recent openings of two Business Recovery Centers located in Monroe and Oxford that are operated by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and providing similar in-person assistance to businesses and homeowners.

This federal disaster aid is made possible by the major disaster declaration President Joe Biden approved last month for the FEMA Individual Assistance Program in Fairfield County, Litchfield County, and New Haven County.

 

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