The Portage County Hazard Mitigation Plan is due for updating. The Hazard Mitigation Plan addresses threats from potential hazards and identifies possible strategies and projects to reduce the impacts, protect people and property and reduce or eliminate long-term risk.
It is necessary to update the Plan every five years so that the county and participating communities remain eligible for pre-disaster and post-disaster mitigation grant programs.
Public participation is a critical component of a successful and comprehensive update. The Portage County EMA will be hosting a virtual public meeting on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 5:00 PM via Zoom. Members of the public can join the virtual GoToMeeting using the following links and phone numbers:
Public Meeting 2
Thursday, July 23, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Join Online
https://zoom.us/j/97217021958?pwd=
bmRzRjR4cGE1UHhRQTZvWGUySkZldz09
Meeting ID: 972 1702 1958
Password: portage123
Join via Phone
Phone Number: +1 (301) 715-8592
Meeting ID: 972 1702 1958
Password: 104580
Attendees will have an opportunity to identify mitigation projects to reduce or eliminate disaster-related losses. The public’s feedback is essential to provide input on any potential hazards and to rate the priority of the hazards that will be included in the next plan.
Meeting materials will be made available on the project website at (www.burtonplanning.com/portage-hmp).
