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DeLauro Meets with FEMA Officials to Discuss Tornado Recovery Efforts

August 28, 2018

NEW HAVEN, CT (August 28, 2018)Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today released the following statement after meeting with officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to discuss tornado recovery efforts.

"I was pleased to meet today with the Federal Coordinating Officer for FEMA's Region 1, Mark Landry, and John Saggese from Congressional Affairs to discuss the ongoing effort to make Connecticut whole after the damaging tornadoes in May. One important aspect municipalities in Connecticut should know is that there is no timeframe for reimbursement of debris removal and emergency work—meaning that debris removal from May 15th is just as eligible as debris removal from yesterday. While this is certainly good news for the towns and the State of Connecticut, there is still a glaring need for assistance for homeowners. I stand ready to fight when the State appeals FEMA's decision to deny Individual Assistance, and I urge homeowners with uninsured or future costs to submit those costs to their towns to help create a stronger appeal for Individual Assistance."

"As I understand, there will be a kickoff meeting in September for municipalities and non-profits to formally sign up for FEMA assistance and learn more about the agency's reimbursement system. Details of that meeting will be released at a later date."