Congressman Himes to Check On Irene's Flood Damage in Westport

Representatives from the Small Business Administration will join Congressman (CT-4) in Westport Friday afternoon to answer any questions and ensure business owners have all the necessary information to apply for federal disaster assistance to help repair and, in some cases, rebuild their businesses.

In addition, Himes will hold two public information meetings in Bridgeport and Stamford to help connect homeowners, renters, business owners, and nonprofits with the federal assistance available to mitigate damages suffered as a result of Tropical Storm Irene.

Congressman Himes posted this announcement Tuesday: 

If you have suffered damage to your home, furniture, or business or experienced other significant financial loss as a result of Tropical Storm Irene, you may be eligible for financial assistance from the federal government. The deadline to apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or Small Business Administration is November 3. The deadline for nonprofits is October 3.

I will be holding two public information meetings this week with representatives from FEMA and the SBA to share information about the assistance available and to help constituents apply. Anybody who is interested in applying for aid or who has questions about doing so is encouraged to attend.

BRIDGEPORT MEETING 
WHEN: Thursday, September 29 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
WHERE: Wahlstrom Library, 17th floor, University of Bridgeport
126 Park Avenue
Bridgeport, CT

STAMFORD MEETING 
WHEN: Sunday, October 2 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Stamford Government Center Lobby
888 Washington Boulevard
Stamford, CT

You can also get assistance at the Bridgeport SBA Disaster Loan Outreach Center, located at Housatonic Community College. The center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

For more information about these meetings or federal disaster assistance in general, contact Amy Lappos in Congressman Himes’ office at 1-866-453-0028 or click here.