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Free Flood Cleanup Assistance Available For Westport Homeowners Affected By Sept. 13 Storm

Westport homeowners affected by Sept. 13 flooding can request free cleanup, damaged-item removal and mold mitigation assistance.

WESTPORT, CT — Westport homeowners affected by flooding from the Sept. 13 storm can request free cleanup assistance through Southern Baptist Disaster Relief, according to town officials.

The Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security worked with Connecticut Volunteer Organizations Assisting in Disasters to engage Southern Baptist Disaster Relief to provide assistance related to the flooding, officials said.

Services available to affected homeowners include damage assessments, removal of damaged items and materials, cleanup and mold mitigation.

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Homeowners seeking assistance can call 203-628-6978. Callers are asked to leave a message with their name, phone number, address and a brief description of the assistance they need.

More information about Southern Baptist Disaster Relief is available at https://www.sendrelief.org/southern-baptist-disaster-relief/.

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The assistance is being provided by Southern Baptist Disaster Relief. The town is sharing the information as a community resource and has added it to Westport's storm recovery page at https://www.westportct.gov/government/selectman-s-office/storm-recovery.

— Flyer from Town of Westport

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