Federal Government Approves Major Disaster Declaration After September Flooding: Governor
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The governor said the federal government has approved a major disaster declaration for Middlesex and New London counties after heavy rain and flooding in September that washed out several roads.
The decision will allow state agencies and cities and towns in Middlesex and New London counties, as well as the Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Tribes, to receive financial assistance from the federal government to help pay for costs incurred as a result of the severe rain and flooding, according to the governor’s office.
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Flooding damaged a bridge in Chester.
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Flooding damaged a bridge in Chester.
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The storms Tuesday brought heavy rain and it caused damage by the Goodspeed Opera House.
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The rehearsal building for the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam sustained heavy damage.
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The rehearsal building for the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam sustained heavy damage.
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Flooding at the intersection of Route 5 and Center Street in Wallingford on Tuesday evening.
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Another look at the Yantic River after heavy rain.
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The Yantic River is extremely high this afternoon.
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This is by the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam.
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This is the Yantic River in Norwich after flooding Tuesday night.
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This is the Yantic River in Norwich after flooding Tuesday night.
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Flooding at the intersection of Route 5 and Center Street in Wallingford on Tuesday evening.
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This photo posted on social media shows emergency crews rescuing students from a school bus on Dale Street in Stamford, Conn. during flash flooding Tuesday.
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This is the Yantic River in Norwich after flooding Tuesday night.
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This is the Yantic River in Norwich after flooding Tuesday night.
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This photo posted on social media shows emergency crews rescuing students from a school bus on Dale Street in Stamford, Conn. during flash flooding Tuesday.
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"As we’ve previously mentioned, please do not attempt to drive through flooded areas. Bottom photo of Heights Rd courtesy of @palmersmarket #darienpolice#darienct"
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Hamden's Town Center Park
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Flash flooding on Sodom Lane in Derby.
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Flash flooding in Fairfield, Conn.
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Flooding at the intersection of Route 5 and Center Street in Wallingford on Tuesday evening.
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Flooding in a first-floor hallway at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield
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Flooding in a classroom at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield
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Another look near the Goodspeed Opera House.
The storm dropped more than five inches of rain in parts of the state and while many homes flooded, there wasn’t enough damage to qualify for federal aid for individuals.
“This declaration will provide much needed financial assistance to municipalities in Middlesex County, New London County, and state agencies with eligible damages in those counties,” Gov. Dannel Malloy said in a statement.
“The heavy rain had a significant impact on parts of our state, causing damage to roads and bridges. I thank the federal government for continuing to be a partner in the recovery from this event and for the approval of this declaration,” Malloy added.
