July 2, 2013

GOV. MALLOY SIGNS EMERGENCY ORDER TO ASSIST WITH TORNADO RECOVERY

(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy on Tuesday signed a Declaration of Civil Preparedness Emergency to assist the state and its municipalities with debris removal following Monday afternoon's tornadoes and severe weather in East Windsor, Greenwich, Stamford, Windsor and Windsor Locks.

The declaration allows the state to assist with debris and wreckage removal that may threaten public health or safety from publicly or privately owned land.

Governor Malloy said, "While yesterday's tornadoes in Hartford County and Fairfield County caused property damage, we are most of all grateful that no lives were lost during these flash storms. This declaration will help the residents in the impacted towns to expedite debris removal."

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For Immediate Release: July 2, 2013

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