Town of belchertown hazard mitigation plan update
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ImpactDue to the water richness of western Massachusetts, Belchertown is unlikely to be adversely affected by anything other than a major, extended drought. While such a drought would require water saving measures to be implemented, there would be no foreseeable damage to structures or loss of life resulting from the hazard. Because of this, the Hazard Mitigation Committee has determined the impact from this hazard to be "minor," with minimal damage to people and property. VulnerabilityBased on the above assessment, Belchertown has a hazard index rating of “5 – very low risk” from drought. Extreme Temperatures Hazard DescriptionGreater variation and extremes in local atmospheric temperatures due to global changes in climate are now among the natural hazards that this plan anticipates. Belchertown is likely to experience more instances of extreme and sustained heat and cold. And, because warmer air holds more moisture, higher temperatures will also bring wetter winters, more severe storms, and more frequent flooding. Locally, there will also be more single-day records highs, and more total days with highs above 90 degrees, and more heat waves with 3 or more days above 90 degrees. More extreme temperatures throughout Western Massachusetts and New England mean that there will be more floods, droughts, and tornados. There will also be more Atlantic hurricanes and nor’easters. Anticipated increases in extreme local temperatures is directly related to many of the previously described vulnerabilities, as well as increasing the risk of heat-related disease and injury, especially among senior citizens and residents unable to afford air conditioning. 
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