Gov. M. Jodi Rell Friday night announced that President Obama has reversed an earlier decision, and now has approved federal disaster assistance for individual homeowners, renters and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding that hit Connecticut in March.
The decision came within 24 hours of the filing of the state's appeal with federal authorities, following weeks of preparation.
"This is wonderful news - and it is exactly the right decision," Rell said. "The information we provided just a day ago to the federal government demonstrated conclusively that Connecticut's residents and employers suffered major, unreimbursed losses from these storms. They need help - and now they are getting it."