New London sees lessened flooding through Herni, officials tout infrastructure improvements

NEW LONDON, Conn. — Whilst several metropolitan areas and cities throughout Connecticut confronted significant flood fears triggered by Tropical Storm Henri, a single town that had parts formerly vulnerable to flooding, saw only small impacts from the storm.

New London credits the latest infrastructure improvements for the town’s preparedness all through this storm.

“I believe you guys have received it appropriate. You’ve been wondering forward. You confirmed the pics of what Financial institution Road appeared like many a long time back, and not appropriate now,” claimed Governor Ned Lamont at a push conference at the New London Fireplace Headquarters Wednesday. 

New London has just lately proven a stormwater utility. Mayor Michael Passero states New London is the initially municipality in Connecticut to do so.

“For the health and fitness of our state, for the wellness of our atmosphere, and for the health and fitness of Lengthy Island Audio, and all of our estuaries, acquiring stormwater utilities in our municipalities is a important, key stage ahead,” stated Passero. 

Passero claims new pumps have been put in all through the city, which has helped lower the flooding impression for the duration of severe temperature functions like Henri. Office of Electricity and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes was also on hand at the push meeting Monday. She praised the efforts by New London to tackle flooding and encourages metropolitan areas and cities across the point out to undertake comparable authorities to reduce long run harm.

“We have to make investments in and adapt our infrastructure to defend our communities likely ahead,” claimed Dykes.

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