Middlesex County in central Connecticut along the Connecticut River and Long Island Sound faces hurricane and flooding risk. The Connecticut River creates flooding risk through Middletown and surrounding communities. The county is within the 50-mile ingestion zone of Millstone Nuclear Plant. The Connecticut River estuary is a sensitive ecological zone creating environmental emergency planning considerations alongside residential flood risk.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Hurricane / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Connecticut River Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | Ida 2021 |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (860) 638-2800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 8 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | CT-9 US-1 CT-17 CT-66 |
// County Profile
| County | Middlesex County CT |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| Population | 163 |
| Area | 369 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
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Fairfield County CT
Hurricane / Storm Surge
6/10
Moderate
Hartford County CT
Hurricane / Flooding
5/10
Moderate
New Haven County CT
Hurricane / Nor'easter
5/10
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New London County CT
Hurricane / Nor'easter
5/10
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Tolland County CT
Tornado / Flash Flooding
4/10
Low
Windham County CT
Flash Flooding / Tornado
4/10
Low