Natural Hazard Mitigation
2024 Update Regional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP)
The City of Bridgeport is pleased to partner with the Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG) in the update of the Region’s Multijurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP). Residents and businesses are encouraged to learn about the plan and share their knowledge of, experiences with, and concerns about natural hazards, vulnerabilities and opportunities for mitigation.
Our first public meeting is scheduled for September 28th at 6PM in the Margaret Morton Govt Center Conference Room A and B
Please complete our online survey available in English and Spanish, to share your thoughts and comments for the 2024 update
Thank you to everyone who came out to our first public meeting for the Regional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. Recordings and presentation slides can be found below.
We noticed a lot of people took pictures of the hazards they face in Bridgeport, we are asking residents to please share these through the following link, please include general location and address if possible
2019-2024 Regional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP)
2019-2024 Regional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan
Natural hazard mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of natural disasters. Effective mitigation strategies occur before a disaster occurs. By analyzing current risk and developing actions to reduce it, this planning process will reduce the human and financial consequences associated with the impacts of a disaster.
MetroCOG is responsible for preparing, maintaining and updating the Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan (NHMP) for the MetroCOG Region. The primary goal of the NHMP is to reduce the loss of life, personal injury and damage to property, infrastructure and natural, cultural and economic resources caused by the impacts of a natural disaster. An up to date NHMP is a requirement of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for certain types of disaster assistance.
What does it include:
- Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: A description of the location, extent and probability of natural hazards that have the potential to impact the region. The risk assessment provides sufficient information to identify and prioritize appropriate mitigation actions to reduce loss.
- Assess Vulnerability: A description of each hazard and its potential impact on the region. A GIS-based methodology identifies vulnerable parcels, especially those vulnerable to coastal and inland flooding and storm surge. Types and numbers of existing and future buildings, infrastructure, critical facilities and the potential economic loss is calculated.
- Mitigation Strategy: Provides the blueprint for reducing losses due to impacts from a natural hazard. A range of specific mitigation actions and projects to reduce the effects of each hazard are identified. An implementation plan describes how the mitigation actions are prioritized, implemented, and administered