Flooding is America's most frequent and costly disaster; it can happen at any time and multiple times in the same year. You are receiving this letter because your property is in an area of town that has experienced repetitive flood losses over the last ten years. Westport Emergency Management, in coordination with Planning and Zoning, Public Works, and Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG), and their consulting engineering firm Dewberry, will be hosting an informational in-person meeting about FEMA grant opportunities on:

Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 7:00 PM

Town Hall Auditorium

FEMA makes federal funds available through the Flood Mitigation Grant program. This informational meeting will provide an overview of FEMA Flood Mitigation Grants available and the application process for property owners. Eligible applicants with qualifying projects could apply for the grants when the application period opens in the fall of 2023.

The Town of Westport is committed to reducing the effects and cost of flooding. FEMA Flood Mitigation programs allow property owners to improve and protect their homes from flooding. Additional Floodplain and Flood Protection Information is available on the Towns website https://www.westportct.gov/residents/emergency-information-alerts/floodplain-and-flood-protection-information.

In addition, I encourage you to sign up for Nixle, the town's Emergency Notification System. Nixle will alert residents for localized emergencies, including flood notifications and warnings. For more information about Nixle, visit: www.nixle.com or text 06880 to 888777