Disaster Preparedness Pilot for Senior Residents in Connecticut
Faculty with Connecticut Sea Grant, UConn Extension, and the Departments of Anthropology and Communications are working on a two-year project to fill emergency preparedness gaps for older residents in the pilot communities of Stamford, West Haven, and New London. Through roundtable discussions, listening sessions, and survey feedback, the team will identify and develop materials and programming to provide preparedness instruction, supplies, and companionship/ambassador training to support senior residents and their caregivers and ensure they are properly equipped ahead of extreme weather events.
Pomfret Emergency Communication & Preparedness Guide
As part of UConn’s Disaster Corps practicum, our team partnered with local Emergency Management Directors (EMDs) in Pomfret, Connecticut, to design an accessible, community-focused emergency communications framework. Working alongside EMD leadership, students helped co-produce an accessible, multi-language guide tailored specifically to Pomfret residents.