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Over the next few days, Connecticut will experience a blast of arctic temperatures. Governor Lamont has activated the Severe Cold Weather Protocol. A list of shelters is available at 211ct.org or by calling 2-1-1. [Read more about the Severe Cold Weather Protocol]

DSS recommends Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cardholders protect their benefits by creating a new PIN regularly.
For more details, see How to protect your EBT benefits by creating a new PIN.

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Learn about potential changes to DSS benefits due to the federal budget reconciliation bill (H.R.1) in our article, What will change with DSS benefits following the passing of federal H.R.1?