FAIRFIELD, CT – Senator Tony Hwang Invites the Fairfield County community to participate in a Hurricane and Coastal Resiliency Informational Panel ahead of the Atlantic Hurricane Season beginning on June 1, 2024.
Expert weather forecasters are projecting a significant number of dangerous storms this year, heightening concerns for coastal protections and preparations. The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane season is predicted to bring 24 named storms, 11 of which could become hurricanes and six of which could reach Category 3 or stronger. That is far beyond the 30-year average and notably above the tally of 20 storms, 7 hurricanes, and 3 Category 3 or stronger hurricanes in 2023.
Moderated by Senator Hwang, panelists will discuss the potential impact of climate change-induced storms on coastal communities, how to better prepare our shoreline neighborhoods and ecosystems against storms, how to protect coastal environments from flooding and erosion, and more. Join us for a robust discussion with experts and community leaders.
· Senator Tony Hwang (Moderator)
· Becky Bunnell, Fairfield Flood & Erosion Control Board (Panelist)
· James O'Donnell, UCONN CIRCA (Panelist)
· Robert LaFrance, Audubon Connecticut (Panelist)
· Dr. Gail Robinson, Ash Creek Conservation Association (Panelist)
· Cindy O'Neill Vitale, Fairfield CERT (Panelist)
· Mary Hogue, Sustainable Fairfield (Panelist)
· STUDENTS, Sustainable Youth Fairfield (Panelist)
WHAT:
Hurricane & Coastal Resiliency Informational Panel
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 22nd, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
WHERE:
Roger Sherman Elementary School, 250 Fern Street, Fairfield, CT