Hazard Mitigation Plan up for update

Every five years multi-jurisdictional entities update a hazard mitigation plan, it’s purpose to evaluate and eliminate or reduce risks to residents and property in the occurrence of a disaster.

South Platte Natural Resource District’s (NRD), Water Resources Specialist, Ryan Reisdorff, said the area plan was last updated in 2012 and is updated every five years.

Entities use the Local Mitigation Plan Review Guide to aid in the assessment of local mitigation plans, ensuring the plans meet the requirements of federal regulations.

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