DR-4500-CT
COVID-19 Pandemic
- Major disaster declaration
- Biological
- Individual Assistance declared
- Public Assistance declared
- Hazard Mitigation declared
Official FEMA records · Historical data · Last refreshed 5 Nov 2026, 18:35 UTC
Data last refreshed 5 Nov 2026, 18:35 UTC. FEMA may have newer records.
Key facts
- Declared
- 28 Mar 2020
- Incident period
- 20 Jan 2020 to 11 May 2023
- Declaration type
- Major disaster declaration. The President declared a major disaster under the Stafford Act, which can authorise a broad range of federal recovery programmes. How FEMA declares disasters
- Incident types designated
- Biological
- Where
- Connecticut — 12 designated areas (8 county or towns)
- FEMA region
- Region 1
Programmes declared
“Declared” means FEMA authorised this programme for the listed areas. It does not mean any individual or household is eligible. Eligibility is decided by FEMA — apply or check at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Apply or check status at DisasterAssistance.gov FEMA's record lists a last filing date of 30 Sep 2025 for Individual Assistance. Confirm with FEMA.
Designated areas
Programmes can differ from area to area. Names are as FEMA lists them.
| Area | Programmes |
|---|---|
| Fairfield (County)(in PMSA 1160,1930,5760,8040) | IA, PA, HM |
| Hartford (County)(in PMSA 1170,3280,5440) | IA, PA, HM |
| Litchfield (County)(in (P)MSA 1170,1930,3280,8880) | IA, PA, HM |
| Middlesex (County)(in (P)MSA 3280,5020,5480) | IA, PA, HM |
| New Haven (County)(in (P)MSA 1160,5480,8880) | IA, PA, HM |
| New London (County)(in (P)MSA 3280,5520) | IA, PA, HM |
| Tolland (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Windham (County) | IA, PA, HM |
| Golden Hill Indian Reservation | IA, PA, HM |
| Mashantucket Pequot Indian Reservation | IA, PA, HM |
| Paucatuck Eastern Pequot Indian Reservation | IA, PA, HM |
| Schaghticoke Indian Reservation | IA, PA, HM |
Related declarations
Same FEMA disaster number, or the same state with an incident starting within 30 days.