Westport property owners seeking long-term flood mitigation solutions may be eligible for federal grant funding.

Deadline: May 5, 2025 – Don’t wait! Towns must apply on behalf of property owners.

Assistance Available: Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) provides complimentary technical assistance to assess eligibility and develop comprehensive applications.

Learn more by watching WestCOG’s informational session:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPrln7oLqNY , or visit the WestCOG website https://westcog.org/fma/

Westport Flood Map

• Town of Westport Flood Map, updated July 2013 [PDF]

FEMA Documents

These FEMA and National Flood Insurance documents will assist you in filing Flood Insurance claims.

• Fact Sheet: After the Flood [PDF]
• Fact Sheet: Understanding your Flood Insurance Policy [PDF]
• Fact Sheet: Filing Your Flood Insurance Claim [PDF]
• Talking Points: Increased Cost of Compliance [PDF]
• Brochure: Flood Insurance Claims Handbook [PDF]
• Flyer: Managing your Flood Insurance Claim [PDF]

There's also more information available at: www.floodsmart.gov  or  https://www.fema.gov/

FEMA Disaster Assistance

Locate and apply for disaster assistance

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross has a series of brochures with information on recovering from a flood. They can be downloaded below.

• Entering your home after a flood [PDF]
• Drying out your home after a flood: The first steps [PDF]
• After a flood: The first steps [PDF]
• A brief guide to mold, moisture, and your home [PDF]
• Repairing your flooded home [PDF]

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