The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a notice amending the major disaster declaration for Connecticut (FEMA-4500-DR), originally dated March 28, 2020. This amendment, effective January 14, 2021, appoints Paul F. Ford as the new Federal Coordinating Officer for this disaster, replacing W. Russell Webster. The notice also includes a list of federal assistance programs available for use in this disaster, such as community disaster loans and crisis counseling.
Simple Explanation
FEMA changed who is in charge of helping people after a big problem happened in Connecticut, and now Paul F. Ford will be the new helper. They also listed some ways they can help, like giving special loans and talking to people who need support.