DeLauro Responds to CT Disaster Declarations

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3) released the following statement today in response to President Obama's approval of Connecticut's request for a major disaster declaration for the January 11-12 snowstorm. Of the counties impacted by the storm, Fairfield, Hartford, Litchfield, New Haven, New London and Tolland Counties, as well as the Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nations, were approved for federal aid, but Middlesex and Windham Counties were not approved.

"This critical aid will help Connecticut residents and businesses get back on their feet after the record-breaking storms we have had this winter. I applaud President Obama's quick approval of the majority of the state's applications, but I am concerned that Middlesex and Windham Counties, which each saw a staggering 22 inches of snow during the January 11-12 storm, were left out. I will be working with Governor Malloy and federal officials to ensure that we secure the needed assistance for these counties, and will continue to support the state's subsequent applications for the additional January and February storms."