Update of Oxford Hazard Mitigation Plan

Tropical Storm Irene, October snowstorm Alfred, and Superstorm Sandy are recent events that caused severe damage and resulted in Federal disaster declarations.  Flooding, heavy snow, wind, and downed power lines cause damage to property, disrupt our daily routines, close our schools and businesses, and jeopardize the health and safety of the citizens of Oxford.

What can be done to minimize our vulnerabilities to natural hazards?  The Town of Oxford is updating its hazard mitigation plan to identify activities that can be undertaken before natural hazards occur in order to minimize property damage, risk of life, and the costs that are shared by all.  The plan will discuss the occurrence and consequences of floods, winter storms, tornadoes, hurricanes and tropical storms, wildfires, earthquakes, and dam failure.  The plan will outline the steps that Oxford can take to mitigate for future natural hazards.

In order to gain input to the hazard mitigation plan, the town has developed an internet-based survey.  Residents and business owners are invited to take the survey and offer ideas for minimizing the damage that occurs and the costs that are borne by our town.  Please go to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/hazardmitigationplanupdate

For more information, please contact Oxford's Emergency Management Director or the Council of Governments Central Naugatuck Valley, or leave a comment in the survey.