Westport Reminds Residents Of Available Storm Sandy Assistance

WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport residents have the opportunity to visit Norwalk and Fairfield intake centers for one-on-one assistance for those seeking disaster aid from losses caused by Superstorm Sandy.

Westport residents can get help in receiving assistance for losses from Superstorm Sandy.
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by The Daily Voice

11/15/2013 4:00 a.m.

“Having these centers close by with staff from the Connecticut Department of Housing will bring additional help to residents still struggling with the devastating effects of Storm Sandy,” said Westport First Selectman Gordon Joseloff. “I am grateful to Governor Malloy and Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne Klein for their personal support of this essential service.”

The Norwalk center is at the former fire station at 100 Fairfield Ave. The Fairfield center is at the Fairfield Senior Center at 100 Mona Terrace, according to the release. Staff from the Department of Housing will continue to operate the Owner Occupied Rehabilitation and Reconstruction intake centers from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays.

Officials are encouraging residents to call the program’s toll free hotline at 1-866-272-1976 to schedule an appointment or for more information.

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