Committee hears climate‑resiliency grant overview; FEMA flood‑map update announced
Members reviewed recent DEEP climate-resiliency grants and learned a new FEMA flood map for Farmington will take effect Nov. 13; staff offered to produce parcel-level maps for residents on request.
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Mary summarized recent climate-resiliency grants from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, noting a June announcement of about $5.1 million awarded to 14 towns or regional projects for projects addressing flooding and extreme heat. The grants support engineering, feasibility and match funding that can be leveraged with FEMA for larger projects.
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