Building resilience through disaster preparedness in Connecticut
Extreme weather events such as flooding, hurricanes, drought and hail are increasing in Connecticut. This threatens safety, livelihoods and local economies for farms, families and municipalities. Many local residents don’t have access to coordinated, research-based guidance.
University of Connecticut Extension uses the Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) to deliver research-based disaster preparedness education around the state. Educators identify preparedness gaps that farms, households and municipalities face. They provide the tools to address those gaps.
UConn Extension helps farmers with disaster reporting and recovery navigation. Community-focused initiatives train older residents in coastal cities to be better prepared for extreme weather, addressing a vulnerability gap.
As a result of disaster preparedness education, Connecticut residents can protect their property, maintain food safety, and help their vulnerable neighbors. This ultimately reduces the demand on emergency services, lowers recovery costs and helps communities rebound from disasters more quickly.
University of Connecticut Extension | Project supported by Smith-Lever (3b&c) capacity funds.
