Benson Selectboard adopts Local Emergency Management and Hazard Mitigation plans

Benson Selectboard · May 26, 2026

Summary

On motions by Daryl Burlett, the Selectboard adopted the town's Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP) and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP), approving both documents to guide local preparedness and mitigation efforts.

The Benson Selectboard adopted the Local Emergency Management Plan (LEMP) and the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) at its May 26 meeting. Daryl Burlett moved to adopt the LEMP (second by Guy Charlton) and separately moved to adopt the LHMP (second by Ben Bartholomew); both motions carried.

The board's adoption places the plans into official town policy and enables the town to use the plans in future emergency response and grant applications. The minutes do not list specific revisions or funding tied to adoption; staff may provide further context or documents referenced at the Benson Town Office.

Provenance: Motions adopting the LEMP and LHMP are recorded in the meeting minutes.

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