Officials say the investigation showed two conspiracies centered in New London County one involving heroin distribution and the other cocaine.

WSJ: About 100 charged in New England drug raids

"We allege that the defendants arrested today were responsible for a very large percentage of the heroin and cocaine available for street sale in New London County, " U.S. Attorney David Fein said.

WSJ: About 100 charged in New England drug raids

The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven, and New London and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and Mohegan Tribal Nation located within New London County.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Signs Connecticut Disaster Declaration

Federal funding is available to state, Tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for debris removal and emergency protective measures, including direct Federal assistance, for the counties of Fairfield, Middlesex, New Haven, and New London and the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation and Mohegan Tribal Nation located within New London County.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama Signs Connecticut Disaster Declaration