County presents updated FEMA‑approved pre‑disaster hazard mitigation plan for adoption
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Summary
Staff presented an updated pre‑disaster hazard mitigation plan that has FEMA approval and asked the board to adopt a resolution; staff highlighted Chapter 4 (mitigation items) as the implementation focus.
Emergency management staff told the board on Oct. 28 that Oconee County’s updated pre‑disaster hazard mitigation plan has been approved by FEMA and that the board should adopt a resolution to reauthorize the plan.
Staff described mitigation as actions to eliminate or reduce long‑term risk to people and property and said the plan addresses natural and technological hazards. The presentation emphasized Chapter 4 of the plan, which lists mitigation projects and strategies that could be implemented using grant funding to toughen the county’s preparedness and resilience.
Staff requested the board pass the resolution adopting the updated plan; the transcript shows the item presented for consent and does not record a separate roll‑call vote.

