Hamden Residents Urged to Report Flood Damage After Sudden Storm

When a brief but intense rainstorm drenched Hamden on Sunday, many homes and businesses woke up to soggy basements, water‑logged HVAC units, and a lot of unwanted cleanup. Luckily no one was hurt, but the property damage quickly piled up.

Now the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) is urging anyone who saw their property suffer to fill out a short online form called the CrisisTrack Damage Self‑Report. The goal? To capture a clear picture of the storm’s impact so the state can decide whether any post‑disaster assistance – like FEMA or SBA help – might be justified.

Fire officials posted an update on Thursday, noting that more than 1,300 households and businesses have already submitted reports through the portal. A DEMHS team is reviewing each entry, assessing severity, and pulling together a “Public Assistance Initial Damage Assessment.” While officials say it’s unlikely the damage will meet the threshold for federal aid, they stress that documenting every loss is still important.

If you haven’t yet, take a few minutes to log what happened to you – whether it’s a wet carpet, a busted furnace, or a ruined inventory of goods. The survey is straightforward, and the information you provide could help shape any future relief programs.

To complete the report, click the link that DEMHS has posted on the Hamden Fire Department’s Facebook page or visit the CrisisTrack portal directly. And, as always, stay tuned to local news sources for any updates on assistance options.