Legal Resources

The following resources and aids have been compiled to assist partners at the local, tribal, state and federal levels, as well as with the private sector, including non-governmental organizations with legal issues regarding emergency management and homeland security . The primary statutory authorities for emergency management and homeland security are Connecticut General Statutes Title 28 and the federal Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as Amended. 

The pages within this section expand upon the following topics:

Legal Point of Contact:

DEMHS Legal Advisor

Brenda Bergeron, Esq.

Email: Brenda.Bergeron@ct.gov