Recovering From Hurricane Sandy: FEMA Assistance Available to Residents of East Lyme, Old Lyme, and Lyme

From a press release issued by Gov. Dannel Malloy yesterday.

Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced that additional FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) are now open in New Haven, Old Saybrook and Groton to assist home owners and businesses affected by Storm Sandy.  

“The opening of these centers represents one more step forward in the effort to get our residents' lives back to normal as quickly as possible,” Governor Malloy said. “Any individuals or businesses who have suffered losses or damages as a result of Storm Sandy should visit a center and work with the staff there to review the benefits they are entitled to.”

Residents and businesses in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London Counties who suffered damage as a result of Storm Sandy are encouraged to register with FEMA before visiting the recovery center by either calling 800-621-FEMA (3362) or by going online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov. For those with speech or hearing disabilities, the TTY number is 800-462-7585.

Hours of operation for each of the additional centers:
Monday - Saturday 8AM-8PM
Sunday 10AM- 5PM

GROTON
Groton Senior Center
102 Newtown Road

NEW HAVEN
Long Wharf Campus Gateway Community College
60 Sargent Drive

OLD SAYBROOK
Department of Police Services
6 Custom Drive