US region faces unexpected obstacles in recovery from historic floods: 'We've been fighting'

US region faces unexpected obstacles in recovery from historic floods: 'We've been fighting'

A year after torrential rainfall caused historic flooding across Connecticut, one town has still been struggling to rebuild the way it wants, with state and federal funds often proving difficult to secure, especially for projects aimed at resilience. What's happening? In August 2024, residents of Southbury, Connecticut, were among those in the state to experience flash flooding after heavy rainfall dumped over a foot of rain throughout the regio…