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What is the County Hazard Mitigation Plan?
Hazard mitigation plans are developed BEFORE a disaster strikes. The County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan will identify and update information about the County’s hazard risks, such as floods, tornados, and winter storms. The plan will also identify the people and facilities at risk and ways to prevent and minimize damage. Adopted, implemented and maintained on an ongoing basis, this plan will gradually, but steadily, lessen the impacts associated with hazard events in Baltimore County.
The County must have an approved hazard mitigation plan to remain eligible for FEMA’s Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC) grant programs. Plans must also be updated every five years to comply with Federal law.
The 2021 Baltimore County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update has been completed and is available for viewing. You can view the 2021 Plan Update by following this link or clicking on the cover below. Comments may be sent via the public comment form.
The 2014 Baltimore County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update is also available for reference below.
WHY SHOULD WE TRY TO MINIMIZE HAZARDS?
Natural and manmade disasters can cause injury, death, and property damage, and impact individuals, families, and the economy. Recovery can take public funding and attention away from other priorities.
ENGAGE IN THE PLANNING PROCESS
To participate in the public survey and review stakeholder meeting notes, click below.
RISK REDUCTION MITIGATION ACTIVITIES
To learn ways to reduce or mitigation hazards, click below.