Officials Follow Blumenthal and Delauro's Call to Review Housatonic Flood Plan

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Senator Richard Blumenthal and Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) received notice from Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman John Wellinghoff this week that the commission and FirstLight, the company that controls the Stevenson Dam, would immediately begin a review of the Lower Housatonic River flood plan in response to their letters of concern after the March flooding.

"I am pleased with the response I have received from Commissioner Wellinghoff and look forward to continuing to work with FERC and FirstLight to address issues that are fundamental to the safety of residents and protection of property in the Housatonic region," said Senator Blumenthal. "It is vital that a flood plan be in place that gives enough notice for residents and emergency responders to act effectively to minimize damage and harm to residents and homes. Notice and flood warnings are absolutely necessary for residents and businesses to protect themselves and for local officials to provide proactive emergency services."

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