November 14, 2012

GOV. MALLOY: FEMA TO OPERATE FIXED DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS IN MILFORD AND NORWALK

All Centers Will Also be Open Later Hours to Assist Residents

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that FEMA will operate additional fixed Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Milford and Norwalk to assist home owners and businesses affected by Storm Sandy. In addition, each of the other previously announced DRCs will be open longer hours on the days of their operation.

"For residents that were affected by Storm Sandy, these Recovery Centers can be a real asset in navigating the process for receiving aid from FEMA," said Governor Malloy. "If you live in one of the declared counties and you suffered damage from Storm Sandy, register with FEMA and visit one of these centers so you can learn what benefits you may qualify for."

To date, nearly $6 million in federal disaster assistance has been approved to help individuals with disaster expenses in Connecticut.

Residents in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London Counties and businesses across the state who suffered damage as a result of Storm Sandy are encouraged to register with FEMA before visiting the recovery center by either calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or by going online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov . For those with speech or hearing disabilities, the TTY number is 1-800-462-7585.

In addition, Governor Malloy is encouraging residents seeking additional information on how to apply for the assistance to download the fact sheet available at www.ct.gov/sandy .

The updated list of FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Connecticut and dates and hours of operation is as follows:

BRIDGEPORT
Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Boulevard
Mondays through Fridays, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

GREENWICH
Western Greenwich Civic Center, Room 203
449 Pemberwick Road
Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

GROTON
Groton Senior Center
102 Newtown Road
Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

MILFORD
Parson's Government Center
70 West River Street
November 5 through November 17, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

NEW HAVEN
Long Wharf Campus Gateway Community College
60 Sargent Drive
Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

NIANTIC
East Lyme Town Hall
108 Pennsylvania Avenue
November 14 through November 16, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

NORWALK
Norwalk City Hall
125 East Avenue
November 15, 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
November 16 and November 17, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

OLD SAYBROOK
Department of Police Services, Conference Room
6 Custom Drive
Mondays through Saturdays, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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For Immediate Release: November 14, 2012

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