Gov. Lamont submits disaster declaration request for Connecticut counties impacted by flooding

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Gov. Ned Lamont submitted a formal request to President Joe Biden on Monday, seeking a major disaster declaration due to extreme flooding that hit parts of Connecticut last month.

He’s requesting that Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties be approved for the Individual Assistance Program and the Public Assistance Program, which provide reimbursement to private homeowners and public property for repairs.

“People who live in the communities impacted by this historic storm are shaken as many of them have experienced significant damage to their homes and businesses and need support to rebuild and recover,” Lamont said. “My administration continues to work with the impacted areas to take the steps we need to ensure a speedy and full recovery.”

According to a press release from Lamont’s office, 19 homes were destroyed in the flooding. An additional 170 homes suffered major damage, 133 homes were deemed inaccessible and 615 homes were found to have suffered minor damage.

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