Connecticut Launches Online Climate Risk Mapping Tool for Property Owners

Connecticut has launched a free online climate risk mapping tool, developed in partnership with the Connecticut Insurance Department and First Street, to help homeowners and businesses assess their property's vulnerability to flooding, wildfires, hurricane winds, extreme heat, and air pollution. This interactive tool provides property-specific risk assessments through maps and reports, offering a more advanced and forward-looking alternative to traditional FEMA flood maps by projecting risks decades into the future. The initiative, announced by Gov. Ned Lamont and Insurance Commissioner Andrew N. Mais, aims to improve public understanding of climate-related risks and assist in making informed insurance and resilience decisions. The launch follows severe flooding in August 2024, which exposed gaps in flood insurance coverage due to underestimated risks outside FEMA-designated zones. Connecticut is the first state to make this comprehensive climate risk tool available statewide, reflecting a commitment to strengthening community resilience through effective public-private partnerships. The tool can be accessed online by entering an address to receive detailed risk information relevant to property safety and insurance needs.