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FEMA approves county multi‑hazard mitigation plan; emergency management seeks small grants for outreach and equipment
Summary
Delaware County’s updated multi‑hazard mitigation plan received state and FEMA approval; emergency management director received board approval to pursue a Duke Energy $3,000 outreach grant and a $5,000 rapid grant from Ball Brothers to support preparedness activities and grant matches.
Delaware County’s multi‑hazard mitigation plan was approved by the state and FEMA, Emergency Management staff said Monday, clearing the way for county adoption and for participating towns to later adopt the plan.
Emergency Management Director briefed the board that the plan strengthens the county’s ability to pursue federal reimbursement and mitigation grants after disasters. He said participating towns that later adopt the county plan become more eligible for federal reimbursement in events like the Selma tornado last year.
The director asked permission to pursue two small grants: a Duke Energy rapid grant for about $3,000 for public outreach and preparedness supplies and a $5,000 rapid grant from Ball Brothers to help cover match or in‑kind requirements on a larger hazard mitigation grant. The board approved pursuing both grants by roll call.
Commissioners and emergency management staff also discussed practical purchases under the Duke grant, including weather radios for public outreach and body‑worn voltmeters to trial with county highway crews for safety around downed lines. The board asked staff to proceed with the applications and return with outcomes.
