As Tropical Storm Erin Looms, Senator Tony Hwang Leads Coastal Resiliency Forum to Strengthen Climate Readiness and Community Safety
FAIRFIELD, CT — With Tropical Storm Erin forming in the Atlantic and potentially tracking toward the Northeast, State Senator Tony Hwang (R–Fairfield) hosted his annual Hurricane Coastal Resiliency Forum to confront the escalating threats of climate change and extreme weather to Fairfield and coastal communities across Connecticut. The forum could not be more timely. Rising sea levels and warming ocean temperatures are fueling more intense and dangerous storms, and experts warn that Erin could become another wake-up call for our region. Senator Hwang emphasized the urgent need for action—not just after storms hit, but through continuous preparation, awareness, and education. “Climate change is real, and it’s accelerating. What we’re seeing with storms like Erin forming in the Atlantic is not a coincidence—it’s a consequence,” said Senator Hwang. “We…
