The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that President has declared a major disaster in Connecticut due to severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that occurred in mid-August 2024. This declaration authorizes federal assistance, including Individual Assistance in affected counties like Fairfield, Litchfield, and New Haven, and Hazard Mitigation throughout the state. Federal funds will cover up to 75% of eligible costs, and various programs like Disaster Unemployment Assistance and Disaster Housing Assistance will be available to those impacted. Robert V. Fogel has been appointed as the Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster.
Simple Explanation
In August 2024, a big storm hit Connecticut, and the President said it's such a big problem that the government will help people fix things. The help includes giving money to those affected and fixing buildings, but they don't say exactly how much money is needed.