Flood Disaster Resources

A link has been created to report damages to homes and businesses. This will help the state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s (DESPP) Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), which are conducting the initial damage assessment from the floods.

• CT DEMHS Residential & Business Damage Assessment Form:

https://crisistrack.juvare.com/public/CTDEMHS/request.html

The request for a federal emergency declaration is NOT a request for a major disaster declaration, which could provide federal funding to support homeowners and businesses.

That type of declaration requires a detailed accounting of all public and uninsured private property damage to determine whether certain thresholds have been met. That process typically takes several weeks to complete.

Damage covered by individual insurance policies will not be eligible for FEMA grants. Fallen trees are also not eligible for FEMA disaster funding

• CID Virtual Claims Center:

The Connecticut Insurance Department (CID) is opening a Virtual Claims Center to provide assistance to those impacted. The Insurance Department will share valuable informational resources with consumers and offer those impacted the opportunity to engage in one-on-one consultations with representatives from CID’s Consumer Affairs Division.

For answers to coverage questions, information on how to submit a claim, or help with any insurance-related issues, please contact the Consumer Affairs Division at any time by phone at (860) 297-3900 or via email at insurance@ct.gov.

Home/Business Owners

• Insurance Claims:

https://www.floodsmart.gov/how-do-i-start-my-flood-claim

• Flooded Wells and Water Sources:

https://portal.ct.gov/dph/communications/crisis-and-emergency-risk-communication/flooding-information-for-homeowners-about-private-wells-sewage-and-cleanup

• Water Damaged Vehicles:

https://www.forbes.com/advisor/car-insurance/flooded-car/

• Small Business Administration Disaster Recovery:

https://portal.ct.gov/demhs/grants/small-business-administration-disaster-recovery