As Hurricane Earl moves toward the East Coast and Connecticut residents prepare for their Labor Day travel plans, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) urges residents to prepare for possible severe weather in the coming days. A tropical storm warning has been called for coastal Connecticut, which can cause heavy winds and rain. It is important for residents to be prepared to stay safe during possible severe weather and flash floods.

Hurricane Preparedness Information:

Personal preparedness is critical and it is never too early for individuals and families to take action.

One of the most important steps individuals in impacted regions can take is to follow the guidance provided by local authorities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends taking the following preparedness actions:

As Hurricane Earl moves toward the East Coast and Connecticut residents prepare for their Labor Day travel plans, Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) urges residents to prepare for possible severe weather in the coming days. A tropical storm warning has been called for coastal Connecticut, which can cause heavy winds and rain. It is important for residents to be prepared to stay safe during possible severe weather and flash floods.

Hurricane Preparedness Information:

Personal preparedness is critical and it is never too early for individuals and families to take action.

One of the most important steps individuals in impacted regions can take is to follow the guidance provided by local authorities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends taking the following preparedness actions:

Encourages Connecticut Fire Departments to Apply for Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) encourages Connecticut fire departments to start the application process for this year’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program.

Health Care Reform Legislation Brings Quality, Affordable Insurance to Early Retirees not yet Eligible for Medicare

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) announced today that 48 employers and unions in Connecticut have been selected for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program, which was created by the health care reform legislation signed into law earlier this year. The Early Retiree Reinsurance Program provides $5 billion to small businesses and other employers to reduce health care costs for their retirees who are not yet eligible for Medicare by reimbursing their medical claims.

August 31, 2010

Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) announced today that 18 youth drug prevention programs across Connecticut will receive more than $2.07 million in Drug Free Communities Support Program grants from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Fourteen programs in Connecticut will receive continuing funding to support and expand their ongoing prevention efforts and an additional four programs will receive grant funding for the first time.