Upcoming Events
Flooding Recovery Assistance Information
Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can apply for assistance at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 800-621-FEMA (3362), or by using the FEMA app. Anyone using a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, can give FEMA the number for that service.
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Governor announced Sept 20, 2024 Connecticut received the Individual Assistance (IA) disaster declaration for all three Counties New Haven, Fairfield and Litchfield related to the flooding event. Note: With the I.A. disaster declaration approved, the Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan program is also activated for those counties.
Guidance documents below provide specific direction:
How to Apply For FEMA Assistance
What to Expect During a FEMA Housing Inspection
What Assistance Does FEMA provide for damaged basements
FEMA Fact Sheet for Damaged Basements
Help for Private Roads and Bridges
FEMA Fact Sheet for Private Roads and Bridges
Fact Sheet about US SBA Disaster Loans
Previously posted information and links are listed below:
State of Connecticut Insurance Department storm water coverage and flood insurance fact sheet > Click here
The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program’s (DAIP) mission is to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local, and private sector partners. > Click here
Newtown Department of Human Services: If you are in need of services or support, the Department can assist with identifying resources, referrals, and applying for local, state, and federal social services programs. The Human Services team can be reached at 203-270-4330.
ROADS IN NEED OF REPAIR: If you notice any roads in need of repair, please report them using our online work order portal > Click here
Announcements
Local State of Emergency Declaration
Flooding updates - August 29, 2024
Flooding updates - August 23, 2024
Flooding updates - August 22, 2024
Flooding updates - August 20, 2024
Flooding updates - August 19, 2024
KNOW THE NUMBERS
EMERGENCY: Call 911
Non-emergency (non-life threatening situations): Call Newtown Police Dispatch Center at 203-426-5841.
Power outages: To report a power outage to Eversource call 1-800-286-2000. Report outage online > Click here
Spectrum customers: Please call 1-833-267-6094 with any service related questions. For Spectrum Storm Center site for outage updates > Click here
Frontier Communications customers: Please call 1-800-921-8101 to report any disruptions in your residential service.
Aquarion Water Company customers: Please cal 203-426-2430. For Aquarion Water Company Center site for outage updates > Click here
BE PREPARED
Be Ready Newtown > Click here
