In partnership with all the counties in the Northeast region, NEMCOG is beginning work on preparing  hazard mitigation plans for each county in its region (Alpena, Alcona, Cheboygan, Crawford, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego and Presque Isle). The Disaster Mitigation Act  (DMA) of 2000 included new requirements for hazard mitigation planning.  In order to become eligible for hazard mitigation grant program funds in the future, counties must prepare and adopt hazard mitigation plans. The DMA requires that local hazard mitigation plans that meet the requirements of the act must be in place by November 2004. 

The intent of a hazard mitigation plan is to inventory possible hazards, assess what hazards the community is vulnerable to, and to provide possible mitigation activities for those hazards. Every county in the region currently has an emergency management plan that addresses emergency action guidelines.  These plans address response, but do not address prevention. The focus of the hazard mitigation plan is the development of projects and policies that can be implemented to reduce or prevent losses from future disasters. 

NEMCOG will be working closely with the Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC) of each county in the Northeast Region to develop the plan and will be looking for input from community leaders, stakeholders and concerned citizens throughout the planning process. Township representatives are highly encouraged to participate in the development of the plan and to adopt the plan upon its completion. If you have questions about the plan or would like to know more,  please contact...