Hazard Mitigation Plan  2024

Background

Natural hazards are naturally occuring environmental risks. Where natural hazards overlap the built environment, they have the potential to cause great harm to communities and their critical infrastructure. Hazard mitigation planning is the process of identifying the risks, vulnerabilities, and the capabilities of our community.  We then develop mitigation strategies to reduce the loss of life and damage to property from these natural events.

Hazard Mitigation Plans are key to breaking the cycle of disasters and making our community more resilient. On average,  every $1 spent on mitigation, saves $6 on future disaster losses . With that in mind, another key benefit of having a FEMA-Approved Hazard Mitigation Plan is that Montgomery County would qualify to apply for future mitigation grant funding to implement these strategies. Hazard Mitigation Plans must be updated and adopted every 5 years to maintain eligibility to apply for hazard mitigation funding.

In coordination with the County's Climate Action Plan, the 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan will take a closer look at the role climate change plays in hazards affecting Montgomery County, as well as, coupling climate resiliency strategies with hazard mitigation strategies. 
   

Get Involved!

Hazard Mitigation Draft Feedback

We are delighted to announce the release of the draft 2024 Montgomery County Hazard Mitigation Plan. We are looking for your input. Please review the draft plan linked below and provide your feedback via the Hazard Mitigation Draft Survey. Comments will be collected through November 8, 2023.
 
We appreciate your time and feedback!

Review the 2023 Draft Hazard Mitigation Plan
 

Hazard Mitigation Public Meeting

The Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security hosted a public meeting on Wednesday, November 1 to review the draft 2023 Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Hazard Mitigation Plan provides a common understanding of our community’s risks and the specific and actionable steps towards a more resilient future. It acknowledges the current efforts and capabilities of the county and municipalities and will be integrated into future plans, building and zoning regulations, and environmental projects. Public participation is critical for a successful hazard mitigation plan.  View the recording of the Hazard Mitigation Public Meeting.

 



 

• Participating Agencies
• Meeting Materials
• Additional Resources

 

Questions can be directed to [email protected] .