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APPENDIX A MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING PLAN UPDATE Input Needed for SCCOG Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - New London, CT Patch | FIND YOUR PATCH New London 0 New London's 2 Robbers Public Schools Latest Houses for Arrested In Hiring for Several ← Sale Downtown: Police Jobs 74°→ | | POST Save 53%* Save 19%* Save 50%* Save 14%* SECTIONS The Point Glen Falls HouseCALENDARThe Ocean Resort Inn Hotel Mountain Brook Schwartz's Inn Saranac Lake Round Top Montauk Tannersville Kingston JOBS From $984 From $91 From $186 From $162 From $158 View Deals > View Deals > BOARD View Deals > View Deals > View Deals > 74° REAL ESTATE Bulletin Board VIDEO Input Needed for SCCOGNEARBY PATCHES Hazard Mitigation Plan Update ADVERTISE Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting Announcement SUBSCRIBE Like 0 Share https://patch.com/connecticut/newlondon/input-needed-sccog-hazard-mitigation-plan-update[7/18/2017 9:14:54 AM] Input Needed for SCCOG Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - New London, CT Patch By David Murphy (Patch Poster) - Updated November 4, 2016 2:55 pm ET Nearby Patches Facebook Link Twitter Link Subscribe Link Topics Arts & Entertainment Bulletin Board Business Community Corner Health & Fitness Home & Garden Jobs Kids & Family Local Deals & Classifieds Local Voices Obituaries Police & Fire Politics & Government Real Estate Schools Seasonal & Holidays Sports Weather Advertise Calendar Directory Jobs Real Estate LocalStream Board Video https://patch.com/connecticut/newlondon/input-needed-sccog-hazard-mitigation-plan-update[7/18/2017 9:14:54 AM] Input Needed for SCCOG Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - New London, CT Patch Weather Forecast Post on Patch https://patch.com/connecticut/newlondon/input-needed-sccog-hazard-mitigation-plan-update[7/18/2017 9:14:54 AM] Input Needed for SCCOG Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - New London, CT Patch Superstorm Sandy of August 2012, Winter Storm Nemo of February 2013, and the winter storms of January-February 2015, are recent events that caused severe damage and resulted in Federal disaster declarations for Connecticut. Natural disasters like flooding, heavy snow, wind, wildland fires cause damage to property, disrupt our daily routines, close our schools and businesses, and jeopardize the health and safety of citizens. What can be done to minimize our vulnerabilities to natural hazards? The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG) is updating its regional hazard mitigation plan to make sure it continues to be relevant and useful. This plan discusses the occurrence and consequences of floods, winter storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and tropical storms, wildfires, earthquakes, and dam failure. The plan identifies activities that communities can perform before natural hazards occur in order to minimize property damage, risk of life, and the costs that are shared by all. This update will identify significant changes in risks, vulnerabilities, capabilities, and mitigation actions that have developed since adoption of the previous plan in 2012. The Council of Governments is offering two opportunities for the public to attend an informational meeting where regional residents can learn about the plan, ask questions, and provide input: Senate Bill Dies; Walmart Racism; Baby's Overdose Treatment: Patch Morning Briefing Also: Harry Potter to the rescue, world's best dog and Tropical Storm Don brews. Monday, November 28 at 7 PM in the Groton Town Library (52 Newtown Road) Thursday, December 1 at 7 PM in the SCCOG office in Norwich (5 Connecticut Avenue) https://patch.com/connecticut/newlondon/input-needed-sccog-hazard-mitigation-plan-update[7/18/2017 9:14:54 AM] Input Needed for SCCOG Hazard Mitigation Plan Update - New London, CT Patch Additionally, those interested are encouraged to share their thoughts through an online survey available at www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCCOGHazard. Comments or questions can also be emailed to the SCCOG office at [email protected]. For more information, please contact the SCCOG office at (860) 889-2324. Send Patch your feedback: Originally published November 4, 2016. This post is contributed by a community member. The views expressed in this post are the author's. Registered users are welcome to post on Patch. More from New London Patch WOW House: Dutch Colonial Offers In-Ground Pool, Convenient Location In New London The Most Expensive Listings in New London and Nearby https://patch.com/connecticut/newlondon/input-needed-sccog-hazard-mitigation-plan-update[7/18/2017 9:14:54 AM] Public input sought on regional hazard-mitigation plan Email or Phone Password Sign Up Forgot account? NOV Public input sought on regional hazard- 28 mitigation plan Public · Hosted by Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments Interested Going Monday, November 28, 2016 at 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST about 7 months ago Groton Public Library Show Map 52 Newtown Rd, Groton, Connecticut 06340 Hide Map Library (860) 441-6750 [email protected] Get Directions Report About Discussion 0 Went · 0 Interested Share this event with your friends Details The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments will host two meetings to hear public input about updating its regional hazard-mitigation plan. https://www.facebook.com/events/541341462722852/[7/18/2017 9:20:13 AM] Public input sought on regional hazard-mitigation plan The meetings will take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Groton Public Library, 52 Newtown Road, and at 7 p.m. Dec. 1 in the SCCOG office at 5 Connecticut Ave., Norwich. Milone & MacBroom, the consulting firm hired by SCCOG, is working to create a plan to deal with natural disasters that is both relevant and useful, the company said in a news release Friday. The plan will address the consequences of floods, earthquakes, dam failures and other extreme events, identifying activities communities can take to minimize property damage, risk of life and costs. The update will identify significant changes in risks, vulnerabilities, capabilities and mitigation actions that have developed since the previous plan was written in 2012. The meetings will provide information about the plan to the public, and give local residents a chance to offer input. People also are encouraged to comment through an online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/ SCCOGHazard. Comments and questions can be sent to [email protected]. For more information, call (860) 889-2324. About Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments Government Organization · Norwich, Connecticut The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments (SCCOG) is a public agency with representatives from 22 towns, cities and boroughs. About the Venue Groton Public Library Library 2,173 Likes 213 talking about this Go to Page More Events at Groton Public Library https://www.facebook.com/events/541341462722852/[7/18/2017 9:20:13 AM] The Day - Hazard mitigation plan for region being updated - News from southeastern Con... Page 1 of 2 Hazard mitigation plan for region being updated Published November 28. 2016 9:15PM | Updated November 28. 2016 9:26PM By Judy Benson (/apps/pbcs.dll/personalia?ID=j.benson) Day staff writer Ó [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) BensonJudy (http://www.twitter.com/BensonJudy) Groton — To make the region less vulnerable to hurricanes, floods and severe winter storms, local officials are updating a hazard mitigation plan that will identify actions that should be taken to reduce the most significant risks. “It’s not just that there are risks, it’s also that they take a financial toll on us,” said David Murphy, senior project manager at Milone & MacBroom, a Cheshire-based engineering firm. The firm has been hired by the Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments to update its hazard mitigation plan, created in 2012 and set to expire next October. As part of the process of creating a new plan, Murphy led a public informational meeting about the current plan and goals for the new one at the public library on Monday. A second meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday at the SCCOG offices in Norwich. The public is also invited to give input in an online survey at www.surveymonkey.com/r/SCCOGHazard. Comments and questions can also be sent to [email protected]. The plan, Murphy said, has been required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency since 2000 as a condition of receiving grants for hazard mitigation projects such as replacing undersized culverts, stabilizing riverbanks, buying properties vulnerable to flooding and enhancing or building new standby power supplies. The law also requires plans be updated every five years. The new plan, he added, will be the region’s third. James Butler, executive director of SCCOG, said that while the new plan is being written for the entire 22-town region the agency serves, it will include chapters specific to each town. “There’s a lot of time being spent with each municipality, with people in the building, wetlands, emergency management, planning and public works departments,” he said. The timeline for the new plan, Murphy said, is to send a draft version to the state for review by next spring, make revisions, and send a final version to FEMA before next October. http://www.theday.com/article/20161128/NWS01/161129293 7/18/2017 The Day - Hazard mitigation plan for region being updated - News from southeastern Con... Page 2 of 2 As a result of the current plan, he said, several communities replaced culverts, and upgraded sewage treatment plants to reduce vulnerability to flooding and power outages. Norwich bought the Nutmeg Companies property, which had flooded repeatedly, enabling that business to relocate, and the site of the plant became open space. But some of the recommendations of the current plan have not yet been acted on, Murphy said, including home buyouts in vulnerable neighborhoods. “That hasn’t happened yet,” he said. The new plan will identify risks at the region’s unique facilities, including the Naval Submarine Base, Millstone and Electric Boat.