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Live from the Boathouse! Frank Dellaripa presents Flooding, Past and Present
Join us for a fascinating discussion on the history of flooding along the Connecticut River and the lessons it holds for todayโs climate challenges. In 1936, a two-hundred-foot-wide dam burst, releasing eight million gallons of water and causing devastating floods in Hartford. Streets and bridges collapsed, and floodwaters rose to an astonishing 38 feet above normal.
Frank Dellaripa, City Engineer for Hartford, will explore historic floods, the triumphs and challenges of flood control infrastructure, and how we can better protect our cities from extreme floods in the future.
๐ Available in person & via Zoom
๐ Pricing:
Members: FREE (please reserve your spot)
Non-members: $5.00
Frank has worked for the City of Hartford for nearly eight years, overseeing infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, bridges, parks, traffic control systems, and flood protection. Before that, he spent 29 years with the Metropolitan District Commission (MDC), designing and constructing water and wastewater facilities.
Donโt miss this opportunity to learn about past floods, current risks, and the future of flood protection!
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3022768-0
