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 Information from this survey was used to inform the hazard risk prioritization process and to ensure the Plan adequately addressed the public's concerns and priorities. Two public forums were advertised, and both were held in the county on June 5th, 2023, which provided local residents with an opportunity to provide input into the Plan.The first meeting was advertised for the Spanish-speaking population and a Spanish-speaking interpreter was available. The second meeting was advertised as a general public meeting. A dedicated hazard mitigation web page was utilized to inform stakeholders and the public regarding the status of the plan, key updates, and opportunities for participation. A draft of the Plan was made available on the web page for review and comment. Task 4: Develop Mitigation Strategies The planning team met with representatives of each participating community to develop and prioritize mitigation strategies and action items that would reduce the costs of disaster response and recovery, protect people and infrastructure, and minimize overall disruption to the county in the event of a disaster (see Chapter 7: Mitigation Action Plan). Over 60 jurisdiction-specific mitigation projects are included in this Plan. Task S: Complete the Plan The core planning team compiled all of the relevant sections of the Plan to produce a draft plan for review. The Plan was submitted to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and FEMA for approval. Task 6: Plan Adoption The Macon County EMA coordinated the effort to ensure the Plan was formally adopted by each participating jurisdiction. 2.2 Defining the Planning Area The planning area was initially defined as all incorporated and unincorporated areas of Macon County. Macon County, which includes the unincorporated areas in the County, and 12 participating jurisdictions intend to adopt and implement the Plan. All partners to this Plan have jurisdictional authority within this planning area. 2.3 Establishment of the Planning Partnership Each jurisdiction participating in the Plan was asked to provide a designated point of contact for the jurisdiction and confirmed the jurisdiction's commitment to the process and understanding of expectations. A list of the participating jurisdictions is provided in Chapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: Plan Process 12