"I am pleased to inform the residents of Norwalk that Richard L. Fournier, Region 1 Coordinator of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Management & Homeland Security has advised me that individual assistance for homeowners who suffered losses due to the April Nor'Easter 2007 has been approved by FEMA,” states Mayor Richard Moccia. Details will follow.

I urge everyone to refer to the City of Norwalk website www.norwalkct.org for instructions to ensure that they have the necessary documentation and have followed the necessary steps to expedite their claims when FEMA is ready to process. I would also like to thank Governor Rell and Congressman Shays for their efforts in having FEMA reverse their original decision.”