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WestCOG Updates Hazard Mitigation Plan for Connecticut Municipalities

Steady: 0 in the last 7 days Updated oct 13

The latest in this situation

  1. Public Works Director oversees local repairs in New Milford.
  2. The state provided a grant to support local road improvements in the area of New Milford, Connecticut.

How it started

1 report, 1 independent, last reported Jul 19. The briefing below covers this first event.

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What happened

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The Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WestCOG) is updating its natural hazard mitigation plan for the 2026-2031 period. This plan evaluates the potential risks posed by natural disasters, such as floods, severe wind events, and droughts. WestCOG provides this content regionally and locally for its 18 member municipalities, including Greenwich, Darien, New Fairfield, and New Milford.

From newtownbee.com

Why it matters

Some supportBrind's analysis of the reports

The mitigation plans provide recommendations designed to reduce losses of property and life due to natural disasters. These plans also serve as a prerequisite for numerous grant opportunities available to the communities.

From newtownbee.com

Who's involved

  • GreenwichA municipality included in the regional planning process for hazard mitigation.
  • ConnecticutThe state where WestCOG operates and where the hazard mitigation plan applies.
  • New MilfordA municipality included in the regional planning process for hazard mitigation.
  • DarienA municipality included in the regional planning process for hazard mitigation.
  • New FairfieldA municipality included in the regional planning process for hazard mitigation.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • DarienSpeculative

    Darien might see changes in infrastructure investment or property costs based on the plan's risk recommendations.

  • New FairfieldSpeculative

    New Fairfield might see changes in infrastructure investment or property costs based on the plan's risk recommendations.

How it developed

Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.
  1. The state provided a grant to support local road improvements in the area of New Milford, Connecticut.Sub-event
  2. Issued flood watch for Greenwich, CT, due to heavy rains and coastal flooding.Sub-event
  3. Utility company capacity issues are affecting residents in Greenwich, involving Greenwich and companies like Connecticut Natural Gas and Aquarion Water Company.Sub-event
  4. Regional planning body WestCOG involved multiple towns in Connecticut.1 source

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