The CSPDC is updating its Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan in collaboration with our local government appointees and community partners. Hazard mitigation is the effort to reduce the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters before they happen. Some examples of hazards and threats to consider include flooding, drought, wildfires, extreme temperatures, and critical infrastructure failure. Mitigation plans allow community leaders to:
- Assess its risks and vulnerabilities to natural hazards and man-made threats
- Create strategies to save lives, and reduce damage to properties and infrastructure
- Become more resilient by creating an environment to bounce back more quickly after an incident
- Gain access to State and Federal funding opportunities for pre- and post-event efforts
By completing the Public Input Survey, you will help the CSPDC gain a better understanding of the public’s perspective of how we currently manage the potential hazards and threats in our region. Access the survey here through December 15, 2024: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CSHMP_Survey, or use the QR code below.
For more information, please contact CSPDC Regional Planner Rachel Kinzer at rachel@cspdc.org or (540) 885-5174 ext. 113.
