MAG representative urges Charleston to renew FEMA mitigation plan, offers funding help
Aug 6, 2026
A Mountainland Association of Governments representative told the Charleston Town Council the regional FEMA Master Mitigation Plan must be renewed every five years and emphasized mitigation before disasters, noting mapped local risks and an outreach program for older residents.
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Bailey, a representative of the Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG), told the Charleston Town Council on Aug. 6 that the regional FEMA Master Mitigation Plan must be renewed every five years and that MAG focuses on mitigation rather than disaster relief. Bailey said the plan documents local hazards and helps communities seek FEMA funding to reduce future risks.
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