Connecticut’s Insurance Department (CID) has launched a free online risk mapping tool that allows Connecticut homeowners and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other perils to better understand their insurance needs. Connecticut is the first state in the nation to make this mapping tool available to all its residents.
Read MoreWhich are the leading “small cities” in Connecticut, and how do they rank among similar communities across the country? A new analysis, released this week, reflects that Connecticut holds its own among similarly-sized communities nationwide - led by Shelton, Wethersfield, Manchester, Norwalk and West Hartford.
Read MoreMany homes in Connecticut built before 1978 contain lead, posing a potential risk to children. Under an initiative launched a year ago, Connecticut residents can make their older homes lead-safe by removing lead paint hazards at no cost.
Read MoreThe State of Connecticut has launched Fire Safe CT, a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing the risk of fire-related tragedies through public education and local support.
Read MoreWhile an alarming number of students across the country will enter classrooms this school year without access to a counselor, psychologist, or therapist, new research has found that Connecticut ranks first among the states in ensuring children can get help when they need it most.
Read MoreA regional environmental clean-up effort in communities across Connecticut gets underway this month, hosted by Save the Sound and part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. The list of participating communities is lengthy, and growing.
Read MoreYesterday, September 8th, marked the second annual 988 day, recalling launch of the national three-digit 988 dialing code in 2022, and a day to broaden public awareness of the service. The volume of calls continues to increase in Connecticut, with an effective response.
Read MoreThe Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) will serve as the Performance Improvement Center (PIC) for the State of Connecticut's Functional Family Therapy - Foster Care (FFT-FC) program through a new contract with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), announced last month.
Read MoreHartford Hospital has been named best regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for high performance in 20 types of care- the highest distinction awarded for clinical excellence in procedures and conditions.
Read MoreConnecticut continues to receive top marks nationally for immunization rates as the first day of school approaches. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Connecticut ranked highest in the country for two-dose measles vaccination rate.
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