Connecticut Weekly Agricultural Report
Connecticut, regional, and national energy and supply information.
Natural Disasters
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Information to develop plans and programs to enhance Connecticut's prevention, preparedness, response and recovery capabilities in the event of a hurricane, winter storm, earthquake, tornado or other natural hazard.
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Coastal Hazards in Connecticut
Coastal hazards have always been an issue for Connecticut due in part to high levels of population and development along the coast. Learn more about storms, flooding, erosion and the effects climate change may have on these and how to manage risk for your community and/or your property.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
Lean more about Long Island Sound's tides and currents, whose water rises and falls every 12 hours. View approximate tidal differences for Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River (based on Old Saybrook) location, and access the current Tide Table.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
Dams and their associated reservoirs provide mechanical and hydroelectric power, municipal water supply sources, flood control protection and recreational amenities. They must be appropriately maintained and repaired to assure their safety and integrity. Failure of a dam can result in loss of life, considerable loss of property and loss of income.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
Connecticut's Disaster Debris Management Plans outline strategies for the cleanup of debris generated by a natural disaster such as a hurricane or similar type of destructive event. View State monitoring and removal contracts that have been executed to assist in the State's recovery efforts resulting from a natural disaster debris-producing event and other related resources.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
Floodplain management information including floodplain construction, FEMA, flood insurance and mitigation planning.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
View the daily forest fire danger report. The report, issued by the Department of Energy & Environmental Protection's (DEEP) Forest Fire Control Office, offers forest fire prevention tips and more information about Connecticut's woodlands including when it is safe and permissible to conduct open burns.
Agency: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection -
Discover tips for before, during, and after a hurricane to ensure your family stays safe in the event of a hurricane.
Agency: Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
