Danbury To Hold Public Workshop On East Ditch Flooding & Extreme Heat

**News Release Submitted by City of Danbury**

Mar. 29, 2023

On Monday, April 3, 2023, the City of Danbury in partnership with the Connecticut Institute for Resilience and Climate Adaptation (CIRCA), will be hosting a public workshop to discuss how the East Ditch flooding and extreme heat may impact the community.

The City of Danbury has endured decades of flooding that presents public safety challenges, leading to the closure of Main Street and damage to properties situated along the East Ditch alignment. Downtown Danbury is also vulnerable to extreme heat. This is attributed primarily to the high social vulnerability within the community, combined with dense housing. This project will focus on developing adaption strategies and implementable concepts which will help to mitigate the impacts of current and future climate induced flooding.

"The City of Danbury is proud to partner with CIRCA to address flooding and extreme heat concerns in our community. Having a plan for these types of emergencies will keep our residents safe and reduce the impacts of these types of weather emergencies in the future,” said Mayor Dean Esposito.

WHAT: Resilient Danbury East Ditch Flooding and Extreme Heat Study Workshop
WHEN: Monday, April, 3, 2023 from 6PM-8PM
WHERE: Rogers Park School Cafeteria

CIRCA has initiated Resilient Connecticut, as part of the HUD National Disaster Resilience Competition. The project focuses on regional resilience and adaptation planning through engagement and risk assessments that inform municipal initiatives and pilot projects. To learn more click here.