Coastal Hazard Adaptation Team (CHAT)
The Seabrook-Hampton Estuary Alliance (SHEA) and NH Department of Environmental Services Coastal Program are collaborating on a project to help Hampton, NH, plan for coastal flooding. This project began in 2018 with a “Situation Assessment” (Phase 1, Linked below) to understand flood vulnerabilities. Based on these findings, the Coastal Hazards Adaptation Team (CHAT) was formed in 2019 to coordinate flood-related efforts and develop a community-wide adaptation plan, categorized into strategies for “keeping water out,” “living with water,” or “getting out of the water’s way.”
Mission
To evaluate, assist, support, educate and advise on current and future coastal flooding adaptation strategies for the town.
Objectives
- Improve coordination of flood hazard management and adaptation efforts in Hampton.
- Investigate, evaluate and prioritize flood management and adaptation strategies and present recommendations to the municipal boards, commissions and staff for consideration.
- Conduct education and public outreach to inform residents about flood hazard adaptation strategies, inform residents about the management and adaptation options the Town is considering, and enable residents to provide input on management and adaptation options the Town is considering.
Member Updates
2024 Member Updates
2023 Member Updates
2022 Member Updates
2021 Member Updates
Meeting Minutes
2024 Meeting Minutes
2023 Meeting Minutes
2022 Meeting Minutes
2021 Meeting Minutes
Project Resources
Situation Assessment
This document details the city of Hampton's vulnerability to coastal flooding from high tides, sea-level rise and storm surge, damaging property and infrastructure. The assessment underscores a need for long-term adaptation plans and protections for the community. The Coastal Hazard Adaptation team was created as a response to this assessment. View Resource
Chat Recommendations
This document provides a table summarizing the Coastal Hazard Adaptation Team's recommendationsView Resource
Engagement Strategy
This Engagement Strategy was developed to guide community outreach and engagement on CHAT’s recommendations to the Town of Hampton to increase resilience to flooding and coastal hazards.View Resource
CHAT Fact Cards
This PDF contains Fact Cards that provide recommendations to the Town of Hampton to increase resilience to flooding and coastal hazards. View Resource
