Brookfield Hazard Mitigation Plan

Tropical Storm Irene, October snowstorm Alfred, and Superstorm Sandy are recent events that caused severe damage and resulted in Federal disaster declarations.  Flooding, heavy snow, wind, and downed power lines cause damage to property, disrupt our daily routines, close our schools and businesses, and jeopardize the health and safety of the citizens of Brookfield.

What can be done to minimize our vulnerabilities to natural hazards? The Town of Brookfield is developing a hazard mitigation plan to identify activities that can be undertaken before natural hazards occur in order to minimize property damage, risk of life, and the costs that are shared by all.  The plan will discuss the occurrence and consequences of floods, winter storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and tropical storms, wildfires, earthquakes, and dam failure.  The plan will outline the steps that Brookfield can take to mitigate for future natural hazards.

In order to gain input to the hazard mitigation planning process, the Town will be hosting an informational meeting on Tuesday, November 19 at 7 PM in the Town Hall.  For more information, please contact the office of the Brookfield First Selectman at (203) 775-7301.