Politics & Government

Hurricane Sandy Aid: $72 Million for Connecticut

The federal government approved the funding, which will help pay for damages not covered by insurance.

Written by Eileen McNamara
Nearly nine months after it was hit by a devastating hurricane Connecticut has learned it will get nearly $72 million in federal grants to help pay for storm damages.

The federal government has approved the funding to assist homeowners and business owners whose damages were not covered by insurance. 

The Department of Housing and Urban Development recently agreed to the assistance request filed by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy months ago in response to Hurricane Sandy, which hit Connecticut in October of 2012.

Malloy plans to use $30 million of the $71.82 million in Community Development Block grants that will go to homeowners who had damages related to the hurricane. 

“This funding will allow us to move forward with our plan to help residents rebuild, get businesses back on their feet and make some of the investments in our infrastructure that are so clearly necessary,” Malloy said in a written statement. 

The highlights of the plan to disburse the funds in Connecticut include:

  • $30 million to help homeowners repair damage
  • $26 million to rehabilitate and rebuild low and moderate-income multifamily homes
  • $4 million to assist a wide range of businesses affected by the storm
  • $4 million to address infrastructure needs that pose health and safety risks
  • $2.2 million for public building repairs
  • $2 million for planning activities, including plans for future mitigation


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