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.