Clare County puts hazard mitigation plan up for 30‑day public review; goal to secure FEMA approval before April 1
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County staff said a multi‑year hazard mitigation plan is available for public review for 30 days and that the county hopes to secure state and FEMA approvals before an April 1 federal program change.
County emergency management staff presented the draft county hazard mitigation plan and opened a 30‑day public review period. The plan, which the presenter said was developed over 18–20 months, is being updated on the five‑year cycle and the county requested a six‑year approval window from the federal government. Michigan State Police is reviewing the document and the county expects to submit the plan to FEMA after the local and state review periods.
The presenter asked commissioners and townships to review the plan, provide corrections or suggested edits, and forward comments to the county office for inclusion. Staff noted the county wants the process completed before April 1, when the federal program will be substantially revised; if the plan is not approved by that date the county would need to restart under the new federal requirements.
The plan has been posted on the county website and staff said townships have copies. Reviewers are asked to send suggested changes to the county emergency management office; the county’s consultant will incorporate edits before the next submission stage.