Small businesses in the western and southwestern parts of Connecticut say they were devastated after last week’s storms. The state is allocating $5 million to help businesses clean up and rebuild.
On August 26, 2024, eight days after catastrophic rains flooded the area, debris is wedged in trees behind the home of Cathy Dibner and just a short walk away from where 100 chickens washed away that were part of her business, “Cathy’s House of Chickens.”
“Small businesses are the engine of our economy and the heart and soul of our communities, and they employ thousands of workers,” Gov. Ned Lamont said in a statement. “In addition to this state-funded program, we are working with our federal partners to determine eligibility that could provide further support for our business community, and this program is one component of the recovery effort.”
Residents and business owners want roads open as soon as possible, said Annmarie Drugonis, Seymour first selectwoman. She notes that businesses that were just recovering after the pandemic are now hit again with the flooding. “What we really need, and what I'm hearing from my residents, are the roads,” Drugonis said. “The roads need to get done. Oxford students are starting later because of that. Without the roads and the infrastructure, we have nothing.”
“We’ve seen some extraordinary damage as a result of these storms,” DEEP commissioner Katie Dykes said.
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