NEW MILFORD, Conn. — Some people driven from their homes on New York’s Staten Island by Superstorm Sandy will be offered temporary housing in rural western Connecticut.
Officials announced a plan Wednesday to provide about 25 homes on property owned by Faith Church in New Milford. They hope to have the families living in the homes by Christmas and plan to provide families with food, schooling and other services.
The initiative involves former Staten Islanders John Hodge, the first selectman of New Fairfield, Conn., and Frank Santora, pastor of Faith Church.
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation is also involved. The New York-based foundation was founded in memory of Staten Island firefighter Stephen Siller, who was killed in the Sept. 11 attacks.