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CT Delegation Urges Bush Administration to Provide Federal Relief for Damage Caused by Devastating Nor'easter

Press Release

Date: May 1, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security


CT Delegation Urges Bush Administration to Provide Federal Relief for Damage Caused by Devastating Nor'easter

Connecticut's Congressional delegation urged the Bush Administration to provide federal relief funds to help repair damage caused by the devastating nor'easter that hit the region last month. In a letter to President Bush and Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Director Arthur Cleaves, the delegation calls on the administration to grant the state's request for federal assistance.

"The State of Connecticut's preliminary damage assessment demonstrates statewide flooding resulted in damage to over 2,406 residential units and more than 179 businesses," the letter said. "Private sector losses are estimated at $31,215,550 and public sector damages are estimated at $11,978,231. These preliminary damage assessments confirm major impacts to residents, businesses, and State and local government units."

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