Eastern Connecticut Risk & Vulnerability Assessment Workshop
This report summarizes the Eastern Connecticut Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Workshop, bringing together towns and regional partners to evaluate coastal hazards and climate risks. It identifies shared vulnerabilities, supports regional coordination, and highlights priority adaptation strategies to strengthen resilience.
Subject Tags
- Climate resilience
- Coastal
- Climate risks
Summary
This report documents the Eastern Connecticut Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Workshop held in January 2012 in Waterford, Connecticut. The workshop brought together representatives from multiple towns and regional planning organizations to conduct a rapid assessment of coastal hazards, including flooding, storms, and sea level rise. Using tools such as NOAA’s Roadmap for Adapting to Coastal Risk, participants identified key vulnerabilities across infrastructure, societal systems, and ecosystems. The collaborative process highlighted shared risks among communities and emphasized the importance of regional coordination, stakeholder engagement, and integration of climate considerations into planning efforts. Outcomes include prioritized actions, improved understanding of community risks, and recommendations to support resilience building and long-term adaptation across eastern Connecticut.