About StormSmart Coasts

The StormSmart Coasts program was developed by the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management to help communities prepare for and protect themselves from coastal storms and flooding. Whenever possible, the program taps into existing resources and aims to provide Massachusetts communities with tried-and-true actions that they can take to reduce their risks

The program would not be possible without the generous contributions of time and expertise by many, including:

• Edward A. Thomas, Esq., of Michael Baker Jr. Engineering.
• Staff and members of the Association of State Floodplain Managers.
• Staff of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation.
• Local officials from many Massachusetts coastal communities.

The StormSmart Coasts project manager, Daniella Hirschfeld, is a Coastal Management Fellow from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Coastal Services Center.