The City of Danbury will be recognized today by the National Weather Service as being a StormReady Community.  The designation has been awarded to the City for its ability to respond to emergency situations.  There are just 10 municipalities in the state with this designation, including Ridgefield. 

The recognition was made after the National Weather Service reviewed Danbury’s hazard mitigation plan and visited the city. 

The organization says Danbury is serious about the partnership to build community resilience to hazardous weather events.  Danbury recently opened a newly renovated Emergency Operations Center and overhauled the emergency notification system for residents.  The application process included feedback from the National Weather Service, FEMA, and the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security on how the City can enhance its preparation and response . 

The National Weather Service can assist with community weather education, and Danbury is eligible for additional community rating points through the National Flood Insurance Program.