Climate Resilience - October 22, 2026

The Westport Climate Resilience Committee met to discuss townwide climate planning, hurricane readiness, and the draft climate resilience report. The meeting opened with approval of previous minutes and an acknowledgment of former Assistant Planner Diya Wheeler's contributions. Rick from the Harbor Master's Office presented on hurricane preparedness vulnerabilities, emphasizing Westport's 63 miles of waterfront, 8 miles of ocean coastline, and over 1,000 vessels in the river. Discussions addressed the need for unified planning among police, fire, EMS, and highway departments, highlighting fuel supply vulnerabilities at Tripp's boatyard, debris removal, septic pollution risks along East Beach, and communication systems. The committee agreed to include a formal recommendation that a hurricane preparedness plan be incorporated into the town's existing Emergency Management Plan.

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