Office of Emergency Management

501 Main Street South (3rd Floor) Southbury, CT 06488 Maps and Directions P:(203) 262-0629 Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Fri: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Emergency Center - Flooding Information

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Please note: The FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Southbury will permanently close on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:00pm.

FEMA Disaster Declaration Assistance for Homeowners and Businesses

On Friday September 19, 2024, the major disaster declaration for Individual Assistance was approved by President Biden. Residents and business owners who sustained damages and losses due to the flooding event on August 18th and 19th can begin applying for assistance. The deadline for applying for FEMA assistance is November 19, 2024. There are multiple ways to apply:

1. www.DisasterAssistance.gov
    
2. 1-800-621-FEMA(3362)
   Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service.
    
3. FEMA app
   
   
   
    
4. In person Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is located in Southbury. These centers are dedicated, accessible and established locations where FEMA specialists can help face-to-face. At a DRC you can learn more about FEMA and additional disaster assistance programs, ask questions about your case and more. Details.

HOMEOWNERS

• Click to view information for homeowners.
• Driveway repair is confirmed to be eligible under FEMA Individual Assistance as well as for SBA Loans. Homeowners should register online through FEMA and report damage to “home” to trigger an inspection by FEMA staff. 
• Fact sheet: Private Roads and Bridges
  
• Fact Sheet: Assistance for Damaged Basements
• SBA Connecticut Disaster Assistance Information Session - view slides
• Fact Sheet: SBA Disaster Loans
• Fact Sheet: How FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration Help Survivors Recover

BUSINESSES

For businesses that sustained damage, please follow the link below to the US Small Business Association webpage for additional information and application process.

• SBA CT Disaster page: https://lending.sba.gov/search-disaster/?disaster=CT-20001.
• SBA Opens Two Business Recovery Centers in Connecticut
• SBA Connecticut Disaster Assistance Information Session - view slides
• Fact Sheet: SBA Disaster Loans
• Fact Sheet: How FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration Help Survivors Recover

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Resources

• Community Support Group - for residents impacted by August flood on Tuesday, August 22, 2024
• Respond, Repair, Rebuild: Farm Relief Initiative - Apply now
• Naugatuck Valley Council of Governments' Flood Resource Guide for those impacted by the flooding event in the NVCOG region
• Tips to Clean Up Mold
  
• Flood Insurance Assistance
• Disaster Relief Resources for Agricultural Producers
• Agricultural Producers' Loss & Damage Survey
• Help with Cleanup-Southern Baptist Church Disaster Relief
• How to Help

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Announcements

11/15/2024 - Governor Lamont Announces 278 Small Businesses and Nonprofits Received $5.9 Million in Emergency State Funding To Support Recovery From August Severe Floods

11/4/2024 - Free Disaster Legal Services Available for Connecticut Severe Storm and Flooding Survivors

9/25/2024 - SBA Opens Two Business Recovery Centers in Connecticut

9/20/2024 - Respond, Repair, Rebuild: Farm Relief Initiative

9/20/2024 - President Joe Biden Approves Connecticut Disaster Declaration

9/4/2024 - Permit Fees Waived for Flood-Related Repair Work

Archives

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Flood and Aftermath Pictures

• Photo Album
  

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Know the Numbers

EMERGENCY: Call 911

Non-emergency (non-life threatening situations): Call Southbury Police Dispatch Center at 203-264-5912.

Power Outages: To report a power outage to Eversource call 1-800-286-2000. Click here to report outage online. Click here to view Eversource outage map.

Spectrum customers: Please call 1-833-267-6094 with any service related questions. Or go to Spectrum Storm Center site for outage updates. 

Frontier Communications customers: Please call 1-800-921-8101 to report any disruptions in your residential service.

Connecticut Water customers: Please call 1-800-286-5700 if you are experiencing a water emergency.

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Be Prepared

Review the Emergency Planning reference materials.

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