R2024-307 Resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Macon County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan

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Macon County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 12024 Chapter 2: Plan Process 2.1 Introduction The Plan was prepared to provide a basis for identifying and managing natural hazards and to meet federal, state, and local requirements for hazard mitigation and FEMA mitigation grant funding. Updating the Plan began with an initial kickoff meeting with the Macon County EMA Planning Team, which was held on February 16th, 2023. An additional kickoff meeting with the Macon County EMA Planning Team and the steering committee was held on February 211t, 2023. Following this meeting, the planning process involved a review of the existing Plan; updating Macon County's hazard history and risk assessment; gathering information on local hazards from individual communities; gathering input on hazard priorities; identifying specific vulnerabilities, impacts, and desired mitigation strategies; evaluating the previous Plan goals, and mitigation strategies; determining the status of previous mitigation strategies and Action Plans; identifying repetitive loss properties; facilitating the activities of the steering committee and conducting multiple stakeholder and public meetings, including outreach activities. Information regarding hazards in the county and applicable mitigation strategies were obtained from four webinars held on March 6th, 2023, March 9th, 2023, March 15th, 2023, and March 16th 2023, and one workshop held in the county on April 12th, 2023. In summary, the planning process consisted of the following key tasks: Task 1: Organize Resources The Macon County EMA created a planning team to attend meetings, gather data and historical information, review drafts, and participate in mitigation brainstorming sessions. In addition to the core planning team, a steering committee was formed to provide overall guidance and direction throughout the mitigation planning process (see Steering Committee). Task 2: Risk Assessment The planning team identified the natural hazards to include in this Plan, as well as hazard profiles to address the probability, extent, vulnerabilities, and impacts associated with each hazard. The team then used local resources to inventory the county's assets and estimate losses. The core planning team, steering committee, and jurisdictional representatives provided input and subject-matter expertise throughout this process. Task 3: Public Involvement A comprehensive public survey was conducted and reached 230 residents.As part of this survey, steering committee members, community representatives, and the general public were asked to rate each of the hazards in terms of perceived risk. They were also asked to rate "mitigation importance"for each of the identified hazards in the Plan. Local jurisdictions shared the meeting information on their websites, Facebook pages, Twitter accounts, and community newsletters. Chapter 2: Plan Process 11