Bridgeport News: Funding Available For Landowner Impacted By Hurricanes
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim is announcing that The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service has been granted funding that will help landowners with property who were impacted by Hurricane Sandy and Irene. “I am pleased to know that our coastal homeowners are being offered this funding to provide options moving forward. The money will help homeowners who were severely impacted by the hurricanes and give then an alternative, rather than reside in the path of a future storm,” said Mayor Ganim. To be considered for this program, applications must be completed and submitted by October 10, 2018 to USDA-NRCS, 344 Merror Road, Tolland, CT 060084, Attn: Kristin Walker. Easement compensation rates and ranking priorities vary by location and depend on where…