The tropical storm’s anticipated landfall on Long Island or southern New England is expected to impact much of the surrounding area
The New England District Army Corp of Engineers announced Sunday it has activated its Emergency Operations Center “to coordinate with state and federal agencies storm preparation for the arrival of Henri.”
The USACE operates 33 dams and three hurricane barriers in the region: Stamford in Connecticut, Fox Point in Rhode Island, and New Bedford in Massachusetts.
“Closures of any of our hurricane barriers are based on projected high tides and weather conditions, including wind speeds. Staff are on site well before the projected high tides occur to monitor real-time conditions and close the barriers as needed,” the USACE said.
According to the USACE, the three barriers are operated 10-25 times a year and protect the cities of Stamford, New Bedford, Fairhaven, Acushnet and Providence from flooding during a coastal event.
The Reservoir Control Center in Concord, Massachusetts, continues monitoring storage levels at their Flood Risk Management Projects and said there is “ample storage available” at this time, the USACE said.
