Bridgeport, Regional Government Group Work On Hazard Mitigation Plan

Information from the City of Bridgeport:

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The City of Bridgeport and the Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments are pleased to host the first public meeting for Multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan Update on Thursday, September 28th, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center in Conference Room A and B, located at 999 Broad Street in Bridgeport. Bridgeport residents and businesses will be able to learn about the Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and share their knowledge of, experiences with, and concerns about natural hazards, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for mitigation.

MetroCOG provides a range of diverse opportunities and methods for communities throughout the region to participate in the planning process. Resident input is crucial to the development of this plan, as community expertise will inform and guide priorities, goals, and actions toward creating a sustainable and resilient city and region.

In addition to the September 28th meeting, additional ways to participate are as follows:

• Online survey: https://bit.ly/nhmp-2024 – Spanish version: https://bit.ly/nhmp-2024-es.
• Comments: visit https://bit.ly/nhmp-comments
• Updates will be posted to www.ctmetro.org and social media (https://www.linkedin.com/company/metrocog/).

For more information, please contact:

• Patrick Carleton, MetroCOG’s Deputy Director: 203-366-5405 ex. 26 or pcarleton@ctmetro.org
• Meghan Sloan, MetroCOG’s Planning Director: 203-366-5405 ex. 23 or msloan@ctmetro.org
• Chadwick Schroeder, City of Bridgeport Sustainability Office, Sustainability Manager: Chadwick.schroeder@bridgeportct.gov