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Willows adopts Glenn County multi-jurisdiction hazard mitigation plan update
Summary
The Willows City Council adopted the Glenn County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 and amended the general plan safety element to incorporate it; the plan is required for state and federal hazard-mitigation funding and was approved by Cal OES and FEMA before the council vote.
The Willows City Council adopted the Glenn County Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 on July 8, voting by roll call to incorporate the plan as the city's official hazard mitigation strategy and to amend the general plan safety element accordingly.
Public Works staff summarized the update and said the plan, developed jointly with Glenn County and the city of Orland, outlines coordinated strategies to reduce risk from natural hazards such as flooding and vegetation-related wildfire risk. Staff noted the plan had already been approved by Glenn County, by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and by FEMA as part of the federal/state review process.
Adopting the hazard mitigation plan makes the city eligible for hazard-mitigation funding administered by Cal OES and FEMA, and positions the city to pursue grants for priorities such as storm-drain improvements and vegetation management to reduce wildfire risk. Staff emphasized that the plan is a required element for accessing post-disaster mitigation grants.
After a public hearing and no public comment, a motion to adopt the resolution incorporating Glenn County's 2025 Multi-Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan into the Willows City general plan passed on a roll-call vote with each council member voting aye.
Ending: The adopted plan will guide long-term mitigation activities and support the city's eligibility for state and federal mitigation funding; staff will pursue funding opportunities consistent with the plan.
