Washington County adopts updated hazard mitigation plan required by FEMA

Oct 28, 2025

After a public hearing, commissioners voted to adopt the county's updated hazard mitigation plan, a five‑year FEMA requirement. The plan lists 10 identified hazards and requires each participating jurisdiction to adopt actions; FEMA has preapproved the document pending formal adoption by all jurisdictions.

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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Texas — Washington County Commissioners Court on Oct. 28 adopted a resolution making the county's updated hazard mitigation plan the official plan, a step needed for final FEMA approval.

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