ITEM TITLE:
#24-04 - Supporting the Update of the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and Recognizing the Formation of a Hazard Mitigation Plan Planning Committee
SUBMITTED BY: Kate Huber, Planning Director
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RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 24-04 Supporting the Update of the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and Recognizing the Formation of a Hazard Mitigation Plan Planning Committee.
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The City of Valdez adopted its current Hazard Mitigation Plan on February 19, 2019, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved the adopted plan on March 10, 2019, and requires the city to update the plan every five years to be eligible for certain grants and assistance. FEMA encourages the formation of a planning committee consisting of knowledgeable city employees and members of the public.
The planning department will lead this planning effort and act as the support staff for the committee. It is anticipated that the updated plan will be presented to the city council for adoption this spring. Public outreach will take place throughout the update process starting with a brief survey being promoted this week.