Tolland County in northeastern Connecticut home to the University of Connecticut at Storrs faces low to moderate disaster risk from tornadoes and flash flooding. UConn with 19000 students is the state's flagship university creating major institutional emergency planning requirements. The county faces winter storm risk and occasional tornado events. It is within the 50-mile ingestion zone of both Millstone Nuclear Plant and the decommissioning Yankee nuclear sites.
// 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 | 4 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Winter Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 4 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (860) 875-3400 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-84 CT-44 CT-32 CT-30 |
// County Profile
| County | Tolland County CT |
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
| Population | 152 |
| Area | 410 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Other Connecticut Counties
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
Moderate
Middlesex County CT
Hurricane / Flash Flooding
5/10
Moderate
New London County CT
Hurricane / Nor'easter
5/10
Low
Windham County CT
Flash Flooding / Tornado
4/10
Low